Massage vs stretch: which eases piriformis pain better?

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 moderate to severe pain will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two techniques over four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain and lower leg function to see which approach works better.