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I am suspecting piriformis syndrome, pain in the lower back and buttocks region.Which type of doctor should I consult?
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Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Back Stretching- lie flat, pull one of the knee forward to chest, hold for 3 seconds, then bring the other knee forward to the chest and again hold for 3 seconds. Then pull both knees towards the chest and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat 10 times each exercise twice a day.
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Firstly get yourself assessed by a physical therapist for getting it diagnosed and also other probable diagnosis if any.
Piriformis syndrome can be easily treated by physiotherapist trained in Dry needling procedure as it is better management than only stretching.
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visit a physiotherapist
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if it's spasm of that muscle sitting in cross legged position will give more pain so avoid that.
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Dr. Gopika Karihaloo Amin (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please meet a physiotherapist.
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Dr. Ratnadeep Ghosh (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
You can go for physiotherapist or any orthopaedic surgeon or doctor.
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do piriformis stretching.
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Dr. Sivaraman B
Sports Medicine Surgeon
27 yrs exp
Chennai
Orthopaedic doctor. Do pyriformis stretching exercises
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