PROFESSIONAL FAQS: HOW SHOULD I SIT TO AVOID PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME?

Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

Piriformis syndrome is a disease of a muscle located in the buttocks, when it presses the sciatic nerve. In this syndrome, there is lower back, buttock and leg pain. In addition, there is tingling, feeling of shock or numbness in the buttocks and lower leg. All these symptoms can get worse after sitting for a long time because that puts too much pressure on your buttocks and if you don't maintain good posture when sitting. Therefore, be careful when you sit.

Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Keep your back straight. And hold the object close to your body. Avoid twisting your body while lifting. Avoid sitting. Or lying down for long periods of time in a position that puts too much pressure on your buttocks.

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Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

People with piriformis syndrome should sit keeping the back straight and can also sit cross-legged to stretch the piriformis muscles while opening up the hips. Twisting of body and sitting for a longer period should be avoided.

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