Piriformis syndrome is literally a pain in the butt. The piriformis muscle lies deep in the hip and buttock region on top of the sciatic nerve, the single largest nerve in the body.
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Condition of the Month: Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
As the weather warms up, people are beginning to come out of hibernation and become more active. More kids are running around and playing sports, and more people are walking or jogging outside. As a result, there is a high incidence of "runner's knee" or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is one of the most common conditions that physiotherapists see in their practice.