Understanding how to heal piriformis syndrome quickly is important for anyone experiencing deep buttock pain, hip discomfort ...

A look at anatomical variations of the piriformis muscle and how having a different structure may affect movement, nerve ...

Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially among aging adults. While physical remedies and treatments can provide some relief, experts have found that shifting one's mindset — or the ...

Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It's a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the ...

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Ed Mowery, the founder and lead singer of a death metal band, suffered unfathomable pain for decades: "It was 24/7, 365," he said, likening it to "lightning bolt razor snakes in my legs and nerve pain ...

A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased their pain and helped them reduce pain medication. A guitarist in a death metal ...

Dr. Adriaan Louw has heard the term "pain revolution" before. The physical therapist and scientist has been researching chronic pain for more than 30 years. Over the decades, he has witnessed the rise ...

Intraoperative view of open piriformis surgery highlighting deep gluteal access and tissue dissection / Source: Wikimedia Commons and Michael Nogler If you’ve ever faced a patient clutching their ...

The piriformis syndrome is a common problem in people and is now being recognized as a source of dysfunction and pain in pets. There has been a focus mainly for dogs, but affected cats are now being ...