Piriformis Syndrome

One convenient self-care product that's been popping up in therapist's offices is the Sacro Wedgy®. The patient rests their coccyx in the Sacro Wedgy®, then stretches their legs; the process can be quite comfortable, while some may experience pain in the beginning stages. The Sacro Wedgy® uses gravity to ease the pressure on the sciatic nerve, simply by isolating and elevating the sacrum.
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It's surprising how many people have piriformis syndrome--more than one in ten, according to most studies. Piriformis syndrome concerns the lower back; the sciatic nerve passes through and under the piriformis muscle. When one favors one side or the other, the piriformis muscle can stress out the sciatic nerve, causing ample amounts of lower back pain. This is closely related to the pain caused by sciatica.
The Sacro Wedgy® Has Been Used for Piriformis SyndromeThere are many different methods for treating piriformis syndrome--some more effectively than others. The right treatment varies from person to person, so it's important to start with the simplest solutions and keep trying different methods until the right treatment is found. It's important to focus on a long-term answer to the problem, rather than a quick fix for the pain, which is the goal of the Sacro Wedgy®. After all, no one wants to endure back pain treatments for the rest of their life.
By stretching and relaxing the piriformis muscle, stress on the sciatic nerve is eased, which can reduce pain significantly. The Sacro Wedgy® also has long term effects--the more you use the Sacro Wedgy®, the less you need it. Targeting the problem, rather than the symptoms, is the key behind the therapeutic success of Sacro Wedgy®.