Piriformis syndrome

This study aims to see if common physical exams and diagnostic criteria can accurately identify piriformis syndrome, a cause of buttock pain. Researchers will enroll 75 adults with gluteal pain and compare exam results to an ultrasound-guided lidocaine injection into the piriform…

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial release and post-isometric relaxation—for treating piriformis syndrome, a condition where a muscle in the buttock presses on the sciatic nerve, causing pain, numbness, and tingling. Twenty-six adults aged 20 to 50 with …

This study compares two muscle energy techniques—post-isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition—for treating piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock pain and limited movement. Researchers will enroll 42 adults aged 25-40 with confirmed piriformis syndrome and modera…

This study tests whether injecting botulinum toxin (like Botox) into the piriformis muscle can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with piriformis muscle syndrome. About 108 adults who have had buttock or leg pain for at least 3 months and haven't gotten relief from…

This study compares two treatments for buttock pain caused by piriformis syndrome and related muscle pain. Researchers will use ultrasound to guide either a sugar-water injection or a dry needle into the affected area. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief o…

This study creates a large international database to monitor how well spinal cord stimulation and similar nerve therapies work for people with chronic nerve pain. Researchers will collect real-world data from 1,000 patients across multiple countries to track safety, quality of li…