What is a Sit Bone Pain? Sit bone pain, also known as ischial tuberosity pain, is a sharp or dull pain that occurs in the lower buttocks, near the tailbone. It is caused by inflammation or irritation of the ischial bursae, which are fluid-filled sacs that cushion the ischial tuberosities, the two bony prominences on…
What is a Piriformis Syndrome? Anatomy of Piriformis Muscle Causes of Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome Differential Diagnosis PATHOLOGY: Diagnosis INVESTIGATIONS: EXAMINATION: DIAGNOSTIC TESTS: Palpation: Pace sign: Lasèque sign / Straight Leg Raise Test: Freiberg sign: FAIR: Beatty’s maneuver: The Hughes test: Hip Adbuction Test: Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome Medical management: Surgical management: Physiotherapy…
