01/13/2026
Kevin’s story Part 1
In Western medicine, piriformis syndrome is when a deep hip muscle irritates the sciatic nerve.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we don’t name muscles—we look at patterns.
From a TCM perspective, piriformis pain is usually:
✨ Qi & Blood stagnation in the hip
✨ Sinew (muscle) tension along the Gallbladder & Bladder channels
✨ Often triggered by overuse, posture, trauma, or prolonged sitting
When Qi and Blood don’t flow freely, pain shows up.
Acupuncture helps by:
• Increasing circulation
• Releasing deep muscle tension
• Restoring smooth flow through the channels
Pain relief isn’t just about where it hurts—it’s about why it’s stuck.
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