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A Pain in the Bum 2 - Piriformis Syndrome

I have already talked about pain in the front and back of the pelvis and the hips - Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) - caused by the hormone relaxin during pregnancy.  You can read the original post here.  Now here's another pain in the bum! Piriformis Syndrome can occur in anyone but it is particularly prevalent in pregnancy.  The piriformis is a muscle that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the spine at the sacrum.  It also blends into the pelvic floor so can affect the function of the pelvic floor t…

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