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AskDrGoldberg.com 412-367-3778 3322 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, Pa 15237 Piriformis Syndrome A very common reason a person can have pain in the hip, pain in the center of the buttocks, or pain down the back of the leg, is due to a condition called the Piriformis Syndrome. The piriformis is a muscle which runs from the sacrum (a triangular bone at the base of the spine), to the outer hip bone (greater trochanter). The piriformis runs horizontally, with the sciatic nerve running vertically directly beneath it. The muscles in and around the gluteal region help with three areas 1.Rotation of the hip and leg; 2. Balance while one foot is off the ground; and 3. Stability for the pelvic region. This muscle is a prime candidate for repetitive motion injury (RMI). RMI occurs when a muscle is asked to perform beyond it’s level of capability, not given enough time to recover, and asked to perform again. The typical response from a muscle in this situation is to tighten, which is a defensive response of the muscle. One of the symptoms of piriformis syndrome would be pain in and around the outer hip bone. The tightness of the muscle produces increased tension between the tendon and the bone which produces either direct discomfort and pain or an increased tension in the joint producing bursitis. The bursitis is caused by an elevation of stress and tension within that joint. Another symptom suggesting piriformis syndrome would be pain directly in the center of the buttocks. Another symptom …
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The Second Edition Of The Handbook Of Clinical Chiropractic Care Is A Concise, Quick-Access Handbook That Covers The More Common Conditions Seen In A Chiropractic Practice. Where Possible, An Evidence-Based Approach Is Presented, But It Must Be Understood That A Purely Evidence-Based Practice Is Impossible To Achieve In Any Form Of Health Care. Instead The Clinician Must Use The Best Available Evidence, Clinical Experience, And A Pinch Of Intuition To Manage His/Her… More >>
Handbook Of Clinical Chiropractic Care
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Sciatica, or sciatic neuritis, will afflict roughly 40% of adults at some time during their lives. The pain, numbness, and strange sensations such as electric shocks and heat, range from annoying to debilitating. Acute Care -Homeopathy for Sciatica presents a brief introduction to homeopathy for acute care and outlines the key remedies frequently used in safe and effective treatment of sciatica symptoms. Originally conceived as a series for health care professionals… More >>
Acute Care – Homeopathy for Sciatica
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Chiropractic has become America’s most popular form of alternative health care, offering lasting relief from pain–and many other health benefits–to more than 25 million patients annually. Yet many people still wonder exactly how chiropractic heals, and even experienced patients may be able to get more from their treatments. In this accessible and fascinating book, Dr. Michael Lenarz illuminates the basic principles of spinal health, showing how the body natura… More >>
The cracking sound during chiropractic adjustments is the release of gas from a joint space. Find out more about adjustments with advice from a professional chiropractor in this free health care video.
Expert: Andrew Haig
Bio: Dr. Andre Haig is an honor graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, and has his own family practice in Glendale, California.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Duration : 0:1:40