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PIRIFORMIS INJECTIONS What is a piriformis injection? This is an injection of local anesthetic and steroid medication into the Piriformis muscle. The Piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttock and helps the leg rotate outward. The sciatic nerve runs very close to this muscle. If the muscle becomes tight it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttock, which can radiate down the leg. If pain is significantly improved no further injections are needed unless the pain begins to return. Physical therapy is also important for treating Piriformis Syndrome. The goal is to reduce pain so that you may return to your normal activities. What happens during the procedure? The skin over the painful Piriformis muscle will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution. The muscle will be visualized with an x-ray machine. Next the area of the injection will be numbed with local anesthetic. A needle is inserted through the skin that has been numbed and placed carefully into the muscle. Then the local anesthetic and steroid medications are injected. Source: http://painmuse.org/?p=57 What happens after the procedure? You will be taken to a recovery area after the procedure and will be watched carefully for approximately 15 minutes. Most people feel better following the injection while the local anesthetic is numbing the muscle. You should perform physical therapy exercises daily for the weeks following the procedure. What are the risks of this procedure? These risks are unlikely but include: Bleeding Infection Leg weakness (temporary) Nerve injury The mission of South Carolina Pain Specialists is to improve pain symptoms and provide optimal patient comfort, care and safety during treatment. www.scpainspecialists.com