Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains the difference between piriformis syndrome and sciatica.

Struggling with sciatica pain Discover expert-recommended stretches and treatments that bring real relief These simple ...

There is a wide range of potential treatment options for piriformis syndrome. According to the Cleveland Clinic, those include: If all other treatments fail, surgery may be recommended.

Learn more:Causes of tailbone pain. This stretches the piriformis of the bent leg and the iliopsoas of the straight leg, which can become tight and limit mobility in the pelvis. The piriformis ...