Piriformis Syndrome is defined as a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body.

The piriformis muscle is a narrow muscle found in the buttocks. Piriformis Syndrome generally occurs when the piriformis muscle becomes tight or spasms and places pressure on the sciatic nerve running beneath it.

In this condition, the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the course of the sciatic nerve. This referred pain is known as ‘sciatica’ and goes down the back of the thigh and then into the lower back.

As a consultant in pain medicine at the Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust in London and Medical Director of the London Pain Clinic http://www.londonpainclinic.com/ , Dr Chris Jenner works daily with patients who suffer from some of the most common, painful and yet misunderstood conditions to affect people around the world today.

Alongside a raft of professional qualifications and more than 15 years’ experience in the specialised field of pain medicine, Dr Jenner possesses a true passion for his subject, a fact which is not only evident through his commitment to using the very best cuttingedge treatments, but also through his desire to understand the impact of acute and chronic pain on the everyday lives of his patients.

Dr Jenner’s experience in treating conditions such as spinal pain, fibromyalgia and arthritis has led him to become one of the leading authorities in his field. Using a holistic approach and a variety of treatments which typically combine medication with minimallyinvasive pain management procedures, he works with his patients to restore a painfree existence, higher levels of physical function and a vastly improved quality of life.
Dr Jenner has several published books on related conditions, you can purchase them from Amazon on the below Links.

Arthritis: A practical guide to getting on with your life (How to SelfHelp Guide)
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Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A selfhelp guide
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Neck and Back Pain: A selfhelp guide (How to SelfHelp Guide)
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