Butt Pain Mystery Solved: The Hidden World of Piriformis Syndrome

May 30
2 min read

Updated: Jun 3

A family member recently asked me if I had any product recommendations for Piriformis pain. My immediate response was: “Piri… What?”

I asked her to describe the pain and its location, and how she experienced it. Here is her personal experience:

“It started with a dull ache in my hip. I thought it was sciatica. Then came the burning, stabbing pain down my leg. My doctor and physiotherapist were not sure what was causing it and prescribed pain medication and exercise. Nothing helped and I decided to go to Doctor Google and research my symptoms. Google said I had everything from a slipped disc to a tumor. However, it turns out that it was my piriformis muscle causing all the pain and discomfort.”

I had never heard of Piriformis before and immediately set about finding out what it was and which of our products would be best for treating this type of pain.

So, What Exactly is Piriformis Syndrome?

The piriformis is a small muscle deep in your bum that helps rotate your hip. Small but mighty – and when it’s irritated, it can press on the sciatic nerve and created chaos from your lower back to your toes.

Why Nobody’s Heard of It

Until my family member approached me about this problem, I too had never heard of it before, and here are the main reasons why:

It mimics other conditions like sciatica or herniated discs — even doctors can misdiagnose it.
It’s not taught in detail in standard medical training.
It doesn’t show up on X-rays or MRIs easily.
Most people are dismissed as having “general lower back pain.”
It's often misattributed to “just aging” or “sitting too much.”

Piriformis Syndrome: Misunderstood, Misdiagnosed, and Mostly Ignored

Let’s look at a few risk factors and who it generally affects. If you fall under any of these then you should pay attention:

Desk workers or drivers who sit for long periods
Runners, cyclists, and athletes
People with poor posture or muscular imbalances
Women (due to pelvic structure differences)

Do You Have Any of These Symptoms

That deep ache in your bum cheek
Burning pain down your leg
Tingling or numbness
Pain that gets worse when you sit
Standing up and walking like you've aged 20 years

Remember, it’s not just about the pain itself — it's about sleep, mobility, and mental health too. So don't ignore it, do something about it.

What You Can Do About It

Stretches and strengthening exercises (like pigeon pose, foam rolling)
Heat or cold therapy
Massage (self-massage or pro help)
Avoiding aggravating activities (sitting too long, heavy lifting)
Seek out professionals familiar with piriformis syndrome (physios, chiropractors, sports therapists)
Try using natural, effective products instead of pain pills and anti-inflammatory medications, which have many side-effects and negatively affect your gut.
Arthravo MD is just such a product, applied topically for deep pain relief.

Conclusion

If you’ve been living with undiagnosed pain, don’t give up. Sometimes the solution isn’t another pill — it’s awareness. Ask your doctor or therapist about the piriformis. You might just find relief where you least expected it — right under your butt.