Soft Tissue Therapy: True or false:
SI joint dysfunction is often present in Piriformis Syndrome due to lengthening & tension in the piriformis muscle. This type of dysfunction can also be a cause of trigger
points & nerve entrapment

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True or false:
SI joint dysfunction is often present in Piriformis Syndrome due to lengthening & tension in the piriformis muscle. This type of dysfunction can also be a cause of trigger
points & nerve entrapment

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

FALSE:

SI joint dysfunction is often present in Piriformis Syndrome due to SHORTENING & tension in the piriformis muscle. This type of dysfunction can also be a cause of trigger points & nerve entrapment.

Shortening of the piriformis muscle can even lead to Piriformis Syndrome on its own.

Soft Tissue Therapy

True or false: SI joint dysfunction is often present in Piriformis Syndrome due to lengthening & tension in the piriformis muscle. This type of dysfunction can also be a cause of trigger points & nerve entrapment

FALSE: SI joint dysfunction is often present in Piriformis Syndrome due to SHORTENING & tension in the piriformis muscle. This type of dysfunction can also be a cause of trigger points & nerve entrapment. Shortening of the piriformis muscle can even lead to Piriformis Syndrome on its own.

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