Piriformis deep within the hip, A muscle known to sometimes slip, From function fine to pain and strife, It can affect a person’s life.
When overworked or strained too long, This muscle, once so firm and strong, Can swell and tighten with a twist, The sciatic nerve cannot resist.
Down the leg, the pain will flow, A burning ache from head to toe. Tingling, numbness in the limb, Makes daily life grow ever dim.
The causes vary, far and wide, From posture poor to steps too wide, Repetitive moves or trauma's blow, And leg-length issues that may grow.
To find relief from constant ache, One must the proper steps now take: With therapy, stretch and release, To soothe the muscle, bring it peace.
Medications, injections too, May ease the pain that’s long overdue, In rarest cases, surgery’s hand, Can bring relief at last, well-planned.
So tend your posture, mind your stride, And stretch your muscles far and wide. For piriformis, though small it be, Can shape your life quite painfully.
