Piriformis Syndrome (Self-Correcting Trigger Point Release) - Dr Mandell

[@malinowamamba89]

Got diagnosed with bulging disc pressing on nerve and triggering sciatica, no-one even mentioned piriformis! 2 years of pain and miserable life and today your video sir popped up in recommended and Jesus on a bicycle that helped! Thank you!

[@mrpentium]

Jesus on a bicycle ?…….

[@ThingamajigsAndWhatnots]

If I could crawl through the screen and give you a big old kiss I would! I’ve been dealing with lower back pain for 8 years and after countless doctors, MRI’s, X-Rays, injections, physical therapy, chiropractor treatments, etc, I was still in so much pain every day. I finally found a new doctor who diagnosed me with Piriformis Syndrome and I’ve been trying all different finds of exercises which helped a bit but never gave me any relief.Well I just did this for the first time and I could feel that knot let go and once it did, the pain went from a 9 down to a 3! I’m going to do this a few times a day to get that muscle to let go forever but thank you so much! You’ve just changed my life!!

[@lordxauce007]

Hey karen I've been searching through comments looking for people suffering from piriformis u beleive i may have developed a cure for it.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LSc6qap9Cribs Please try this technique and see if it helps you..

[@freemyself8223]

I’m suffering from this now. A few days ago I couldn’t walk at all. I’m walking with a 🦯 now

[@DaveZee01]

When your knuckle takes strain, try using a tennis ball 😊

[@mrpentium]

When you find the true remedy to a root cause you know it. I had one of these oh my gosh moments myself after two years of pain and then it was gone in 20 seconds I spent the next two hours just reading the comments of people who felt like I did

[@valsanderson2370]

Doc I turned 60 two days ago. This horrible pain has debilitated me. Thanks for this info. You have blessed and helped so many people as I can see in the comments. May you be blessed a million fold for being so true to your fellow human. Much love n respect always. I send you tons of positive gratitude and love.

[@wayneguy6043]

Now 61, still alive?

[@rusynrose2266]

Thank you so much for your videos! This technique helped me almost immediately. After doing this exercise I was able to sit in a chair and eventually get some sleep. God bless you for helping us!

[@radiantlighttech]

Thank you so much for this video! I'd been having chronic pain in my right leg for a long time. This week it was especially bad. In finally researching this through a chain of videos, I learned of this syndrome and did the self-testing, which revealed the problem. And now your video gave me relief of pain today! My piriformis was very sore. I'll keep working with it and doing the other exercises Iearned. I'm very grateful!

[@martiembry852]

Thank you for this video!! You saved me lots of money by NOT going to ER or MD office. Feeling relief after one session. Thank you!!

[@jayshaligram4474]

Most meaningful video I've seen out of the 1000s of videos that show how to get rid of piriformis pain.. I'm definitely going to try this out.. will post an update again after I do!

[@kmusic160]

You have helped me relief so many painful parts of my body...Neck, back, hip, butt. I thank you so much, doc.

[@peterviljoen9435]

Doc Thank You, I used a tennis ball did the exercise 3 times in one day....I have had 90% improvement! God bless you I am so thankful!! Peter.

[@lordxauce007]

Hey Peter viljoen if you still have piriformis syndrome i believe k developed a cure for condition kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LSc6qap9Cribs.

[@toddotterson7568]

Wow, I need to get a couple tennis balls. I am suffering severly from this piriformis and sciatica.

[@lavenderhearts101]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr.Mandell. I have piriformis pain for the last 2 years. Have tried everything. Cortisone shot lasted about 2 months. Stretches that I learned at PT helped only for a few hours right after I did them and never complete pain relief. Did the trigger point release just as you demonstrated. That was last night. I cannot believe the difference. I am sitting in chair right now and no pain!! I am AMAZED and grateful for your post.

[@coco2479]

I was skeptical, of course..I thought I was having issues with my sciatic nerve but this fit better. I did this technique and within 20 minutes I could actually walk again!!! Far less pain

[@MikeHawkburns21]

I've been in agony for upwards of a month and have a Spartan Race in less than a week. I've done every stretch under the sun, but this knuckle technique is the only one that has melted the pain away. What an absolute godsend. THANK YOU.

[@imjustlikedenji5954]

Been having sciatica for years, it didn't always hurt just couldn't straighten out my leg I've been kinda doing that thing with the knuckle and massaging my buttcheek every now and then i guess my body's been trying to clue me on this the whole time

[@donnabowers8332]

This video hit the nail on the head. I’ve been suffering for a week now with my hip the back of my leg and the pain going down my leg and what seems like down into my knee and my shin. I thought we’ll maybe it was my sciatica nerve, but there was something different about it. This was brought on by me sleeping on a couch for a week. I was housesitting and all the bedrooms are upstairs and I chose not to sleep up there because I’ve had back surgery about six months ago and I’m still healing and I hate the stairs anyways. But my last night of housesitting I ended up with this pain in my hip, I thought it was coming from my back but then the pain went down to my leg. So I’m glad I’m the type of person that likes to research things and I’ve come back to your KZbin channel with many things and I’m happy to say that you are right on. I don’t have a lot of money to go to a chiropractor so I won’t go. I do have a physical therapist, but if I can correct this at home then I will do that. Besides,I go to a physical therapist to help me learn new stretching techniques that I follow up at home anyways with. So I am going to finish your video and give this a try. Thank you Dr. Mandel.

[@shawndepasquale1839]

This changed my life. Hours of computer work had broken me. This exercise along with some lower back stretches really helped. Thank you, Dr Mandell!

[@donnariddle6182]

I just found this video, too! God bless!

[@sugameltpastriescoffee7186]

Wish KZbin had another button called "the one to watch" this exercise instantly reduced 90% of the pain and other symtoms on my left hip and leg, thought I had developed sciatica 4 painful days. Dr Mandell knows his stuff for real. Thank you sir

[@andhraking]

Thanks alot Dr.Mandell, none of the Doctors diagnosed correctly, this video is very helpful in treating the butt pain.

[@dellakish1854]

Excellent video. ...I'm getting an MRI today because of severe pain in lower back. Had to have spinal fusion surgery after my surgeon found out that my vertebra were so badly "mashed " two years ago . Now 2 years later I'm having different severe pain ...can not put weight on right leg without excruciating pain !!!!! Cramping like a toothache...almost complete disabled! !!!! I heard of pitiformis pain before. .. now since watching your video I'm making sure my surgeon completely checks out the Piriformis muscle .ThankYou again for this great video. . When you explained about the piriformis ... I said THAT is me and the ice makes it feel so better. .I'm going for the MRI but I am going to proceed with caution! !!!

[@MSEAD123]

Thank you!!!! I love people who care enough about others to take the time to give people free tips and demonstrations on a video! So helpful!!

[@sandiparkman7646]

Thank you very much for really helping me after 15 years of suffering.

[@jessicanicole5178]

I have been having pain for years I did your technique. Now I'm pain free. I shed a tear while doing it but I feel so much better thank you.

[@jayshaligram4474]

Technically how long does it take to show effect? I tried it just now.. but I still have pain..

[@MicheleJane]

Dr Mandel, thank you SO much for showing how to relieve this pain!!

[@Dr.RaviYadav]

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[@AO-ly3eh]

I don’t know how to thank you For sharing and helping peapole to decrease their suffering

[@kathrynkenyon785]

Thank you Dr. Mandell, I'm definitely going to try this. I woke up Tuesday morning with horrible pain in my lower back and hips. It went from pain to worse pain and stiffness. I can't even reach to clean up using toilet. I'm taking huge amounts of pain killers just to function. I ran out of Humira two months ago, taking for Ankylosing Spondilitis, while waiting to meet with new Rheumatologist. Then on Tuesday I noticed some severe redness on my abdomen, which was diagnosed as Cellulitis. Dr told me I couldn't restart the Humira until finish the 10 antibiotic. In the meantime I'M FALLING APART! I can't bend over to reach the floor, and getting up from a seated position is hell. Hope this exercise will help. I'm soooo busy this weekend with two important events to lead on Sunday. Thanks again.

[@phil562]

best video I've seen yet on this. short, simple, and instantly effective.

[@The_Architekt]

Thank you this is the best video I have found... instead of using my knuckles I’m using a tennis ball and already feel relief. I’m going to do this daily even several times a day until it is gone. Most videos are dumb stretches that don’t do anything, some are useful but again this is the best video I have found it makes sense that you need to loosen the piriformis as much as possible.

[@taraschmidheini4674]

Can't wait to try, been scanning channels finding no relief for 2 months, hope this is the game changer! - much love to you, you're so good to us sir, God bless you! 😇

[@lordxauce007]

Hey Tara try this. No body is mentioning it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LSc6qap9Cribs

[@taraschmidheini4674]

@@lordxauce007 thank you‼️😀

[@lordxauce007]

@@taraschmidheini4674 your welcome and I hope it helps you like it helped me.

[@MoonWind49]

I have suffered with Sciatica pain for about six months now I have done everything that I know yoga stretching, nothing has helped. I follow your channel and have used many of your techniques I have suffered with lower back pain to the point that I thought about taking medication. So I did your technique today, I had to use a tennis ball because I have carpal tunnel in my left hand. The left side of my body was the problem. It has really helped I appreciate all of your advice and help thank you again for this video I do believe it is a lifesaver for me.

[@jimmylaw9]

Hi. I Pulled my hamstring last year following stretches. I had severe pain for 4 weeks then left with a dull ache in butt for months which got progressively worse. MRI discs on back fine still severe butt pain. Physio still the same. Watched your vid after it was suggested I had Piriformis syndrome! I genuinely cannot freeking believe it. I had instant relief after about 8 months. I am soooo grateful for you posting this video. It’s a pain level of 9 to 1 now. I developed burning feet nerve pain in last two months (probably related to awkward way I was walking ) but hopefully it will go now too. I really really can’t thank u enough, Jim Scotland

[@dcat2004]

You’re awesome! Had surgery on low back 15 years ago. I’m sure the PI was the problem. Surgery created more pain. Thank you.

[@casperscheltinga1289]

Best tip so far! Did this on a Rumbleroller to put more pressure. What a relief, I couldn’t believe, but I was able to move and run again.

[@sierakh8249]

Praise the Lord our Heavenly father for this child of his.

[@lordxauce007]

Are you stl suffering from piriformis?

[@lindabillion9220]

God is good

[@mikeg534]

Amen!! 👍

[@renemckenzie2492]

This is the best info yet. I feel it and I am in GREAT pain. I have actually felt slight relief so I will continue

[@CubedNightShot9777]

Has the relief lasted?

[@Wielpol]

The BEST exercise bringing real relief! Thank you!

[@luciaalejo4431]

This is the first time I have Aciatic pain, as my pain is in my buttocks, I had no idea what I have. I have attended doctors of all kinds, including a chiropractor, and none of them has said anything about the Piriformis Syndrome, I had to solve it by doing my own research, and then I looked for Doctor Mandell on this subject, like in many others. Thank you Doctor Mandell, and God bless you.

[@williamfabiano543]

Ive been misdiagnosed for bulging or herniated disc before. Sciatic nerve pain has been consistently bothering me. I recently started watching videos about a week ago about piriformis syndrome. did all the stretches and broke up the fascia in the muscle and instantly noticed the pain was gone and since then ive been a new man. Im keeping up on my stretching and starting to slowly get back into weight training.

[@carolcostello2183]

Thank you for this suggestion. I thought I was dealing with sciatica. Your simple exercise and a tennis ball has relieved so much pain. Thank you again,for this video.

[@josezavalza9844]

Carol Costello me too. Instead of my knuckle I used a tennis ball. I can stretch my knee to my chest now without pain.

[@fz1196]

Backpain was so bad I could not stand or sit or walk for longer than a couple of seconds to a minute. Called the doctor and they want to do (for me, unaffordable) x-rays, scans, physical therapy. So I stayed at home and have been laying on the floor with hot bottles on my back. Right at this moment I am on the floor typing. Did this exercise you showed me.and the pressure is nearly gone. I CAN MOVE! My God man... Thank you. You gave me a great day!

[@jonl207]

I can attest to the effectiveness of this technique, as well as the stretching exercises that Dr. Mandell has demonstrated in previous videos. What relief! I had never had sciatica before and suffered for several weeks before finding these videos. After performing these exercises and techniques, the pain quickly dissipated and ultimately was totally gone in little more than a week. Can't thank you enough Doc!

[@motivationaldoc]

God Bless you Jonny.

[@DamageInc86]

That's awesome. I've been doing this stretch for 3 months now, and my pain is less, but still becomes excruciating when I put weight on my leg and try to walk. Sometimes I can make it like 30 feet before it hurts, but then it hits me like a freight train. Every night I do this stretch, plus a few others, but it seems to only have minimal effects.

[@jonl207]

Bryan, then you probably don't have pain due to piriformis syndrome. Perhaps it's a bulging or herniated disk. Have you tried exercises that are similar to a cobra pose in yoga (lie on stomach and arch back)? This is supposedly good for this. Again, there are other videos regarding this issue. My issue was piriformis syndrome, I'm sure.

[@DamageInc86]

Well I can occasionally feel a muscle, really seems like its the piriformis because its in the exact same spot as in the anatomy picture, it twitches and spasms, it feels really weird.

[@anitamudaliar7648]

Dr. i got very bad arthritis on my knees i was told to get knee replacement which i am not willing to do. please if you have any remedies or exercise to ease my pain.

[@rjmanneh]

Thank you. This exercise immediately gave me some hip pain relief. God bless you.

[@stevena9512]

Doc, I have been suffering with hip pain and low back discomfort for almost 5 years after a fall, where I landed on my hip. I tried my fist and it felt better, then I tried a hard dog toy and it felt much better. After 24 hours the pain has been reduced by more than half. Of course I did this technique several times in the last 24 hrs. Ive notice, my back releasing, and pain ion my knee subsiding. I have been watching your channel for a couple of years and I have tried several techniques you have suggested and have always had good success. I can’t thank you enough.

[@FaizaFaiza-zg9rt]

God bless you sir this exercise really very helpful to reduce my leg pain

[@pete3204]

i have tried all kinds of therapy and supplements and still have pain in my hip , this has been going on for 3 yrs i finally had an mri scan and it showed nothing wrong with my discs and hip. your vid showed me exactly what my problem is , after trying the trigger point release i was literally pain free for a while. i now know what my problem has been , so a big THANK YOU to Dr Mandell for this excellent vid , that has given me confidence in knowing what the problem was and how to resolve it . btw i never took any pain killers and i am treating the inflamation with circumin and serrapatase !!

[@mistee8606]

pete3204 I've been doing some research and this is misdiagnosed alot!

[@heatherlee8827]

Use a softball instead of a fist. It works better

[@rhodairving1394]

MRI only shows stenosis, didn't mention anything about piriformis syndrome. Ha ha... I am so happy that I do my homework. My right side of butt muscle is sore, now is released. Thank you to Dr.Mendell. 🤗

[@abhishekvenugopal1881]

pete3204

[@faizanrizvi2233]

DIid you also have all the symptoms of a herniated disk when doing stretches like the straight leg raise test

[@Ebby89ily]

Thank You so very much for this technique!!! I love following your channel, you have helped me in so many areas of pain and helping to learn more about my body ☺️

[@nwtigerwoodard1471]

We are most thankful that we have you to share all your info and how to relieve pain. Thank you

[@bababoosieguap9773]

I want to Personally thank you Dr. Mandell , your brilliant explanation and solution to these back pain helped me a lot . After 6 years suffering from lower back pain , tightness glutes and hamstrings, I spent 2-3 yrs with chiropractor nothing changed. Finally I took your advice into consideration and practiced few times and realized a big changes, and the pain start to disappear slowly. 👍🏽

[@holdsomecrypto8580]

Is the pain gone now?

[@HonestJosh]

I have been treating my work related (sitting) lower back pain for years with chiropractic, yoga, gym time and stretches but always focusing on the lumbar. After your concise explanation I tried this method and experienced so much relief after only a few minutes that for some time I could only weep. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I am still in disbelief.

[@ourfragrancejourney3911]

J W I call bs

[@jamessanders6788]

I have to agree. This man is doing a great service for people.

[@colinking8724]

GooogleMan, Be kind and respectful to others, ...for being negative can harm you through and through. You are probably blessed and are a healthy young man. So instead of the negativity, be supportive of those who share their gifts of life in helping others. All the best to you. Take care!✌️

[@lordxauce007]

@@ourfragrancejourney3911 hey you call bs... Yo. This is the cure for piriformis. All the doctors suggest is stretching I have developed a cure for it. You place a .-___ on your tail bone For 20 minutes. Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LSc6qap9Cribs

[@carolbusam9354]

OMG, relief!!! The very first try it was like a miracle! Thank you so much

[@ej9404]

Thank you so much Dr. Mandell, I feel good with this exercise on my lower right back. Excellent and God Bless you doctor.

[@ralphseifer5537]

Thanks, Dr. M. I tried this last night after I struggled into bed, and it seemed to have some favorable effect, so I got out of bed and lay down on the floor to give it a more wholehearted try. It seemed to work, and I got back into bed. I applied ice for about a half hour, and I'm much more mobile this morning. I had spent most of the last 6-8 days with a foam roller, yoga, and elaborate stretching, and none of these seemed to be noticeably helpful. However, your technique resulted in a 75-80% improvement. I would recommend this method to others enduring pain in the same area of the body.

[@Svtcaratz13]

Whaaaat? How is this even possible? Been struggling with sitting/butt pain for over a year now, went to chiro, physio, and several sessions of massage but did not even help at all. I don't know if I will laugh or cry after several minutes of trying this technique. Thank you so much Dr.

[@sananali947]

I cant seem to locate the exact point. But im having pain while sitting or lying down. It only eases a little when im walking or standing. Can you tell me how you located the point please?

[@thelifeuchoose]

Omg relief I'm almost crying

[@ayeshaaljazeerachannel1260]

I often cried coz have pain too much 😥😥😥

[@LisaMurphy]

Try doing it with a small rubber ball, guys. It works better and spares your knuckles.

[@neenu9059]

@@ayeshaaljazeerachannel1260 me tooo😢

[@simermaan254]

What causes this? Or how to get rid off it permanently

[@kylearmstrong1188]

Yes but what if you have elongated Piriformis syndrome?? These stretches will make it worse. You have to address what type of Piriformis syndrome you have before you just start stretching that muscle.

[@donnahasbrouck8456]

Bless you! I am so grateful - for the first time in months I've been able to walk without pain.

[@motivationaldoc]

Good luck and best of Health!

[@dvorahmariscal7963]

This is a fabulous video. I sustained massive piriformis syndrome for 3+ years. I have been doing this with the exception of the knuckle part. I am going to try this. Thank you!

[@toddotterson7568]

I am suffering from Piriformis syndrom right now. I have severe multi level spinal stenonsis, and one area is the L5 & S1 area. I'm not near as active as I used to be because of this stenosis and arthritis that has developed. But I have been managing it with a chiropractor, ice, and Ibruprofen when needed. But now with the Piriformis area inflammed, there is really little what my chiropractor can do. But it is crippling pain. I have been on ice packs, anti inflammatories, pain killers and muscle relaxers for just a couple days now. Not much of improvement, if any at all. It is exhausting because I cannot sleep. I can walk about ten steps and that muscle cramps up and about brings me to my knee's. I pray...these meds kick in and the inflammation goes away. Very, very painful.

[@mrsteve3527]

I stumbled into this video, and it must be a gift from God. Sooooo...that's what that pain is. Thank you for all you do...I got instant relief...

[@peterzwiefelhofer6990]

Thank you a lot. I had an instant relief after two weeks of pain. Amazing!

[@SonofDarnell]

Dr. Mandell is brilliance personified!

[@MrTallpoppy58]

Excellent video. You have pointed out an issue, some information not highlighted before. Thank you.

[@ryanwhitaker2038]

Thank you sir. This video really helps me to zero in on my long lasting back pain

[@لمىالشريف-غ8ك]

Making a great day Dr. Mandell. Thank you!

[@M1arcialyn]

Excellent! You got right to the point and this works perfectly to relieve that pain…I feel like I just went to the chiropractor, but I didn’t have to go anywhere. Thank You, Thank You. Liked, saved, shared, and subscribed.

[@jedlimen123]

GREAT explanation, thank you! Finally I can fix my pain in the butt!

[@michaelstorm8578]

Great advise, I suffered for years with Piriformis syndrome until a therapist showed me what to do.

[@floobertuber]

Just curious.... Is this the same technique that your therapist showed you?

[@kamanashisroy]

It took away pain for me, I need to reduce sitting in my car seat.

[@alisharogers5742]

Ever since i had my first daughter ive suffered excruciating pain in what i thought was the joint in my right side butt cheek....and my lower back. I had an orthopedic tell me he could tell i was out of line on this side just by looking at me stand and walk. But didnt sugfest anything to help me. Nor anything for my neck. Its been 5 years now. I don't go to drs anymore bc they have never helped any condition ive ever had except when i was 5 yrs old and had surgery to correct reflux of the kidney. Healthcare other than drs who do videos like this etc just dont wanna really help. Ive learned to treat myself and more about the body on my own. Its sad and has really affected my life. Thanks to this dr. And to all who really care.

[@MR_MOIZc]

Thank you

[@shagunkapoor8954]

So Good This Works it's simple but it's incredible how I felt an immediate release. Thank you

[@abhilashathackur580]

thanks doctor! I was suffering with this for months and this is really good information!

[@CubedNightShot9777]

Has the pain relief lasted?

[@angelasharpe6348]

Very useful and easy to follow instructions. Thank you .

[@anjanettebrown4590]

Great explanation about how to release...I use a lacrosse ball or a softball instead of my fist.

[@nancythornburg7538]

I used a lacrosse ball too. It's a hard small ball that helps to get into the grooves.

[@suzyhill6435]

Jesus Christ this helped instantly!!!!!! Thanks so much. I can finally sleep. Lord!!

[@CubedNightShot9777]

Has it lasted?

[@lindabillion9220]

Glory be to God

[@margaretcarbery9951]

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[@mohamedelmoussaoui9014]

Are you now better.do you still suffer from this problem now.???I'm having this problem and I wonder how 🤔 long it would take before it's healed.thanks in advance

[@theartofprepping]

@@mohamedelmoussaoui9014 it works very good

[@ayushmanbharatarogyakarnat648]

You are saver Dr.Mandell......suffered for 2 months with excruciating pain.....Physiotherapy and pain killers and many...one session of your exercise gave lot of relief. Thank you very much...🙏💐

[@elletuppen4844]

Terrific technique! So easy and super effective. Thank you

[@coreyboone8987]

Thank you for posting this video. My leg pain has been hurting a lot. I think this video will help me

[@bradlee180]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. That stretch has helped a lot.

[@gingja]

I herniated my disc about 3 months ago and started physio and it got better. I ended up shoveling and two days later the pain was unreal but a bit different than before. Went back to physio and told them what happened and they agreed that I probably reinjured my disc. Started doing the same exercises as before (Mackenzie method) but it hasn't been working and I've barely slept. Found this video and gave it a shot because it felt like the pain was different. Wow did this really make a difference. Maybe I didn't reinjured my disc but my piriformis became extremely tight because the shoveling was the first bit of excercise I've had in months. I'll definitely mention this to my physio. Thanks!

[@muhammadarsalan4453]

This guy is godsend. Thanks doc!

[@watchU32]

Doctor hello from México City, god bless you. I feel a lot better and I will keep doing this. Thank you

[@serenadingsiren6659]

Wow, I was doing this and didn’t even j is it was a therapy. Thanks! You made this easier to do.

[@thomasmulroney2065]

You always come through Dr Manuel and as always thank you so much

[@patriciadiaz9244]

Thank you so much for explaining it to us, I'm going to keep on doing it and my strength exercise. Do you have some videos for strength exercise piriformis syndrome and sciatic pain? Thank you again and God bless you for helping all of us🙏

[@valsanderson2370]

Did you ever find some? I’m looking. But only found this. Thx

[@dpfit]

That's a very nice explanation. Subscribed right away.

[@rex-dh6db]

it's working it's been bless to see this video, God bless you

[@nickfranklin6495]

We need more men like Dr Mandell, refreshingly direct non-ego based, excellent style, i would be surprised if my instinct is wrong here. Interesting physique - wonder if Dr Mandell is a combatant?

[@rhodairving1394]

Thank you very much for your professional teaching. Very helpful.

[@richardjames9426]

This nailed it. I already have relief. Many thanks for this!!

[@wilhelmpitz1]

Dear Dr.. many thanks again for this great advice: it is so good to hear this from so positive a person - you have helped to dispel the mystery of this awful pain. Again my thanks, and by the way I love your US pronunciation of 'buttocks' - we say it very differently here in the UK. Again,,,, my thanks. John

[@motivationaldoc]

Take care John...great sense of humor

[@kevinslattery5748]

@@motivationaldoc Use a tennis ball, or base ball, it's more effective.

[@desandipan19]

Very good technique. Instant relief. Easy to follow

[@2011hib]

I’m excited to try this. Stretches given by doctor hasn’t done anything in 6 months!

[@bakokat6982]

Oh Thank you! I will be do this ! I have suffered with Sciatica for years, to the point where ?I couldn’t walk sometimes and to go the Er. 4 bulging discs. No Dr either Chiropractor or regular MD has ever said anything about the Piriform muscle.

[@Rosalie2204]

Thank you Dr Mandell I used a tennis ball and it helped immensely. I was recuperating from surgery in 2014, for Ampulary Carsinoma the period in hospital, plus time recuperating at home left my muscles in a mess. I have been doing walking on the treadmill but every time I do abdominal exercises, or more strenuous housework vacuuming it lands me on my back with muscle spasms and I can’t seem to break the cycle. I feel beaten. Please make a video on recuperating muscle mass. I’m 63 and trying to feel good. Thanks again 🌺

[@jdjack7412]

just found you video. Thanks for putting it out there. One question, for someone who has a full hip replacement, what would you suggest instead of crossing your leg over the other knee and pulling back to identify the piriformis muscle. Any suggestions on other exercises that also might help? Thanks again!

[@dawnnewell237]

I will definitely try this! Thank you for a different method to gain relief. 👍🏻

[@flsandye4639]

OH.....MY.....GAAAADDDDD This video was so dang helpful! I ended up using a very soft baseball and leaned up against the wall using it. What a difference that made!!! I am NOW able to lift my leg up without experiencing any discomfort.

[@cedzellars3051]

Sandra Morton I’m having the same issue, can you explain what you did to get rid of it?

[@flsandye4639]

@@cedzellars3051 I found that by using the balled fist and knuckles doesn't work for me so I found a soft ball (similar to a softball or tennis ball). I lean up again a wall and place the ball on the area of discomfort and apply pressure on/off. Simple. I have to stay on this consistantly because I do a lot of sitting. I hope this helps you :-)

[@seemajamuna1929]

Holy cow you are absolutely correct...I have been suffering for months...thank you so much

[@BigBleuDesign]

May all the Gods and Goddesses bless you for this video

[@GordonBarkerAuthor]

Thank you for your Piriformis video it works for me. I have suffered for over 5 years with really terrible painful feat. They feel like I have walked in the snow barefoot and my Doctor just gives me OxyNorm for the pain. When I explain my problem with my feet he thinks I am mad. At least I now know what is causing this condition I have - BIG THANKS

[@Koontay44]

I’ve had sciatic like pain for awhile now. Seen doctor and got tests done to be sure it’s nothing more serious. Never got a call back which is positive up here in the north but I am convinced it is Piriformis. I use ice a lot and it helps, doesn’t hold me back from doing my physical job or playing with my son but it’s rather a nuisance at times and makes me feel like I should hold back on exercises or running too fast. I never take pain meds for this, not wrecking my life yet but sure like it to go away and be left assured that I can go back to working out. So in saying all that, is it safe to continue working out my upper body, lower body too, or just some or none? Thank you Doc or anyone who has past experiences with this. Rolling on my acupressure ball on the buttocks has been helping too after seeing this video and realizing it can be done.

[@MadRich111]

Brother you are a true angel, thank you greatly!

[@robira1313]

I would like to know, can this exercise damage the nerve? Putting pressure on the nerve? Can't that squish it?

[@judysterling9018]

You are awesome. Now i know that is why it feels like a bruise. I did this and it made a big difference. God bless you.