How I Finally Got Rid of My Piriformis Syndrome

TLDRA professional musician shares her journey of dealing with piriformis syndrome and how she found relief by tightening the piriformis muscle instead of stretching it.

Key insights

🎵Sitting for hours as a musician took a toll on the piriformis muscle, causing pain in the right buttock.

🔎Research led to discovering the piriformis muscle and the associated piriformis syndrome.

🏋️‍♂️Stretching exercises did not provide relief, leading to skepticism about traditional treatment methods.

🏞️A trip to France with constant pain highlighted the need for a solution.

🤝Consulting an orthopedic doctor and trying conventional treatments did not bring significant improvement.

Q&A

How quickly did the tightening exercises provide relief?

Immediate relief was experienced after the first set of tightening exercises.

What would you say to people who have tried multiple treatments and are skeptical?

Consider trying the alternative approach of tightening the piriformis muscle, as stretching may not always provide the desired results.

How long did it take to find long-lasting relief with the tightening exercises?

Consistency with the tightening exercises was necessary for the pain to remain gone.

What advice do you have for musicians dealing with piriformis syndrome?

Take action and explore different options like tightening the piriformis muscle as a potential solution.

Did you experience any side effects from traditional treatments?

Steroids and pain medication had side effects and did not provide significant relief.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and appreciation for the guest sharing her story of dealing with piriformis syndrome.

06:52Guest explains how her profession as a musician contributes to long hours of sitting and eventually leads to pain in the buttock area.

19:24Guest's journey of trying stretching exercises and consulting medical professionals without finding effective relief.

31:10A trip to France highlighted the severity of the pain and the need for a different approach.

55:39Consultation with an orthopedic doctor did not provide a satisfactory solution.

59:59Discovery of Dr. Charlie's video and the counterintuitive approach of tightening the piriformis muscle.

01:10:23Immediate and significant relief experienced after trying the tightening exercises recommended by Dr. Charlie.

01:12:47Guest's enthusiasm and gratitude for finding a solution to her pain.

01:13:09Guest shares a surprise musical performance as a token of appreciation.

01:13:50Closing remarks and encouragement for others to try different approaches in dealing with piriformis syndrome.