Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica: What’s Really Causing Your Hip Pain?

Hip pain can be frustrating, limiting, and—let’s be honest—confusing. One day it’s a dull ache, the next a sharp, shooting pain down the leg. If you’ve ever been told you have sciatica or piriformis syndrome, you might be wondering: what’s the difference? And more importantly, how do you find relief?

Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can better understand what’s really going on—and how therapeutic massage and bodywork can help.