What is Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis Syndrome is pain experienced in the hip, buttock, hamstring and sciatic regions. It is a fairly uncommon neuromuscular disorder. This syndrome happens when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is important in lower body movement since it stabilizes the hip joint and lifts and rotates the thigh away from the body. This enables us to walk, shift our weight from one foot to another, and maintain balance. The sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve in the
How Can I Benefit From Massage Even if I Don’t Have an Injury or Pain?
Massage therapy involves the manipulation of soft tissues of the body and is usually used to help alleviate the discomfort associated with injury or pain. Registered massage therapists (RMT) are specially trained to use massage techniques to treat muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. However, massage therapy can be used for much more than injuries and pain. By activating the parasympathetic system, massage therapy can help to induce a sense of calm and balance with the body. This balance has innumerable benefits to the body, including the release of toxins, a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure and counteraction against