12/11/2025
"The main symptoms of piriformis syndrome are buttock pain and hip pain, while the main sciatica symptoms are lower back pain and leg pain."
https://www.spine-health.com/blog/piriformis-syndrome-same-thing-sciatica?fbclid=IwdGRzaAOB4lljbGNrA4HhxGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsXykaWjjHTFkv_3pU5cFwjq482alt2zZ--2fLwC74aFz5VSKczpHuDVVpgq_aem_cCTSKBvGtmnTSN1JdwxJqw&sfnsn=scwspmo
How to tell if your sciatica is actually piriformis syndrome? Both piriformis syndrome and sciatica can cause back pain that travels down your leg. But their causes, typical symptoms, and treatment options differ widely.