This condition is also called fat wallet syndrome. In this condition, the piriformis muscle that is located in the buttocks gets spasmed or tight. The corresponding gluteal muscles also become weakened
CAUSES
- Pain in the gluteal region that may radiate to the back of the thigh and leg
- Spasm in piriformis muscle
- Injury can cause spasms
- Swelling of muscle
- Chronic pain in the hip region
- Repetitive exercise
- Stair climbing repeatedly
SINGS AND SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Pain from sitting to standing
- Swelling
- Sometimes pain can radiate into the legs
- Numbness
RISK FACTORS
- Long sitting
- Sciatica
- Lower body workout
- Trauma to gluteal muscle
TREATMENT
- Applying ice packs and hot pack
- Piriformis stretch
- TENS
- Myofascial release
PREVENTION
- Regular exercises
- Avoid prolonged sitting
- Avoid running and sports for a while
- To avoid stair climbing for a while
- To maintain correct posture