Pelvis and sciatica

[espplayer7]

Hey guys I have heard about SI Joint sciatica usually being from the piriformis. I was wondering if anyone has heard in the case of a rotated pelvis the actual pelvic bone itself pressing up on the nerve and irritating it? thanks

[Justin]

Hey guys I have heard about SI Joint sciatica usually being from the piriformis. I was wondering if anyone has heard in the case of a rotated pelvis the actual pelvic bone itself pressing up on the nerve and irritating it? thanks

Theoretically, yes. Also, there are a number of muscles in close relation to sciatic nerve.

[espplayer7]

Thanks for getting back to me Justin. There are other muscles than the piriformis that can cause sciatica?

[Justin]

Thanks for getting back to me Justin. There are other muscles than the piriformis that can cause sciatica?

Here's some great illustrations that show the course of the sciatic nerve down the leg:

Piriformis Syndrome -- Spine Patient Society Educational Materials

There are many other muscles in close relation to the piriformis muscle...a Google search can help pull up pictures of the muscles in the leg.

[espplayer7]

thanks justin ive looked at numerous different pictures. So there is a possibility that if someone had the piriformis release operation they could have a different muscle still impinging on the nerve? I have only heard of the piriformis doing this

[KanRunMo]

When I was having fairly serious pain down my buttocks and leg, I was told by a physical therapist that it was the piriformis muscle. As this was probably true, it is also a symptom (at least for me) that there were problems in my lower back (lumbar). No matter what exercises I tried for the piriformis, the pain always. An MRI, showed that I had DDD (disintegrated Discs) in the lower back.
I have since found relief from a steroid shot in my back and from easing my exercises (giving up running and step aerobics) and taking up aqua jogging. I still play tennis and golf without too much problem.