What is Piriformis Syndrome?

What is Piriformis Syndrome?

What is Piriformis Syndrome? For Starters, What is a Piriformis? Whenever patients come into my office experiencing pain in their buttock’s muscles, they usually assume it’s a gluteal muscle strain at work.  Before we move on, here’s a quick look at the glutes! The...
IT Band Syndrome

IT Band Syndrome

IT Band Syndrome Everyone has a tight IT band.  The IT band, or iliotibial tract, functions like a tough tendon and not so much like a muscle.  And they’re tight for a reason, as their job is to attach muscle to bone.  They have to be tough to do that effectively! But...