LA & Orange County Piriformis Syndrome Treatment
Numbness, tingling, or a nagging ache deep in the buttocks often points to piriformis syndrome. The sciatic nerve gets squeezed by the piriformis muscle, and pain radiates down the leg.
Dr. Brett Shore provides treatment for patients with piriformis syndrome throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.
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What Is Piriformis Syndrome?
The piriformis is a small muscle deep behind your hip. The sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, runs right under it. In some people, the nerve passes straight through the muscle.
When the muscle tightens or swells, it presses on the nerve. You’ll often feel buttock pain, along with tingling, numbness, or a burning feeling down the leg.
The condition is common in runners, cyclists, desk workers, and recreational athletes throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.
When to Seek Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome
If you feel these symptoms, consult with a doctor right away:
Buttock pain that has lasted more than a few weeks
Pain, tingling, or numbness running down the back of your leg
Long drives or desk hours worsen the discomfort
Stairs, hills, or running that aggravate the ache
A dull buttock ache that returns after every workout
Back or hip treatments that haven’t calmed the symptoms
Every consultation starts with a hands-on exam, reviews your imaging, and opens a full conversation about treatment options.
How Dr. Shore Treats Piriformis Syndrome
Every case requires a different treatment plan. Dr. Shore lays out your options once the exam and scan results are out.
What Causes Piriformis Syndrome?
Several factors may irritate or tighten the piriformis muscle:
A fall or direct blow to the hip
Long hours at a desk or behind the wheel
Heavy running or cycling without enough cross-training
Skipped stretching that leaves the hip tight
Weak glutes that leave the piriformis overworked
A leg-length difference that changes hip mechanics
Piriformis syndrome isn’t limited to athletes. Commuters, golfers, and active adults in Los Angeles and Orange County often deal with it too.
Meet Your Piriformis Syndrome Specialist
Dr. Shore has focused on hip care, and only hip care, for more than 15 years. That depth helps with conditions like piriformis syndrome, which often gets missed or confused with back problems.
Dr. Shore brings the following training and experience:
- 11 years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser Southern California
- Orthopedic training at Princeton, Columbia, and Harvard
- Hip preservation fellowship in Switzerland under Leunig, Beck, and Tannast
- Sports medicine fellowship with Dr. James Andrews
- Arthroscopy Journal editorial board and peer-reviewed author
Patients often mention his clear explanations and patience with their questions.
How Early Diagnosis Can Protect Your Hip Mobility
Catching piriformis syndrome early often makes care simpler. An early plan may:
- Bring faster relief from buttock and leg pain
- Lower the odds of chronic nerve irritation
- Restore normal hip rotation and motion
- Reduce the chance of future flare-ups
- Shorten overall recovery time
Long-standing symptoms are still worth evaluating. Dr. Shore will review your history, perform a focused exam, and go over your treatment options.
Piriformis Syndrome Treatment in Los Angeles
Patients looking for LA piriformis syndrome treatment see Dr. Shore at his Marina del Rey office inside DISC Sports and Spine Center. The clinic handles outpatient orthopedic visits, MRI review, and same-day treatment planning.
Piriformis Syndrome Treatment in Orange County
Orange County patients see Dr. Shore at his Newport Beach office inside DISC Sports and Spine Center. Your visit starts with a focused hip exam, moves into a side-by-side review of your MRI or X-rays, and ends with a treatment plan matched to your goals.
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