Treating And Preventing Piriformis Syndrome

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Osteopathic manipulative treatment is a musculoskeletal treatment technique designed to alleviate chronic pain. Osteopaths are medical doctors who specialize in muscular complaints and disorders. Although they are licensed to treat any medical conditions, osteopathic medicine is based on the philosophy that the body operates as a whole and disease is caused by some disjuncture between body systems.

The osteopathic manipulative treatment practiced by osteopathic physicians is very similar to chiropractic adjustment methods. Osteopathic manipulative treatment can help restore lumbosacral alignment and loosen and stretch the piriformis muscle. Additionally, an osteopath can prescribe muscle relaxers or pain medication as needed, and help patients devise a routine of home treatments, stretches, and exercises to eliminate and prevent the recurrence of piriformis syndrome.

Continue to reveal how to prevent piriformis syndrome and continue managing it if it does.