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Most people who have piriformis syndrome get better with treatment and lifestyle changes. Failure to treat this condition can lead to permanent nerve damage, so be sure to follow your doctorâs instructions.
Both muscles assist in the external rotation and abduction of the thigh. The primary symptom of piriformis syndrome is buttock pain, with or without posterior thigh pain, that is aggravated by sitting or activity. Associated low back pain is common and can be a result of piriformis pain, but it can also suggest the involvement of other structures, such as facet joints or iliopsoas muscles.