The most common reason a person may develop piriformis syndrome is due to long periods of sitting. Constant pressure on the piriformis muscle can cause it to develop a spasm—especially if the person is not physically active. A person with this type of piriformis syndrome may experience worse pain after sitting. If you work in a profession which requires long periods of sitting, make sure to carve out time for exercise each day. Get up every hour or so during work to stretch your arms and legs to prevent this type of injury.

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