Aaah! Developed piriformis syndrome and bit sciatica. Says it's common amongst new runners. Anyone found a solution to help?

[jmozz]

Developed piriformis syndrome for first time ever at end week 5. Had a bit of a pain in right hip/buttock last week or so but then started getting weird sensations and shocks down leg. Looked it up and it says common in runners. I want to carry on but don't want pain to get worse. Anyone else had this and found a way to overcome it? Don't want to lose my progress.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I had problems with piriformis on week 8 and and found James dunne on YouTube had some good excercises

[jmozz in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you-im on it!

[ButterCookie]

youtu.be/bFV0LAKzIDA(Not working as expected?) This stretch has helped me the most. The longer I hold it, the better I feel. I hope it helps you too.

[Frenc Graduate]

Ah yes, good old piriformis syndrome. My absolute bug near, have been suffering from it for years and it stinks! Stretching is the only way forward really. I foam roll like mad every day, and I find yoga helps too. It’s one of the reasons I never really ran before as running exacerbates it. However I find I can manage it with the foam roller etc, but it’s so annoying! Best of luck! 😀

[jmozz in reply to Frenc]

Can you run now or does it set it off every time? I'm madly stretching and sent off for roller but worried if I resume program the sciatica may get worse. Thank you for your input.

[Frenc Graduate in reply to jmozz]

Hello! Yes, I do run as it doesn’t physically stop me, but I’m always aware of it to a lesser or greater extent - I did a really nasty hill yesterday which I’m very proud of, but this morning I can definitely feel it in my hip. So have been foam rolling already today! It’s so annoying and can be pretty painful but I just try to manage it as best I can! Slowing down and rest always helps too. Well done on ordering the roller, they’re so helpful. All the best 😀.

[Frenc Graduate in reply to jmozz]

I should also add take a few days extra rest. 😀

[Hidden]

Hiya I too suffered with this, I found stretches and foam rolling helped, it does go eventually, also take care not to do too much too soon, I found I had to build up gradually..

[jmozz in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Tracy! Did you get sciatica with it? I've sent off for a roller as few people say this helped. Appreciate your reply!

[Hidden in reply to jmozz]

Hi, no I didn't get sciatica fortunately, I did see a physio who gave me some good exercises and stretches it does get better after a while, the foam roller will become your best friend! I foam roll after every run and on rest days and it really helps to relieve soreness and tightness. Good luck