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Strong Women
This tiny muscle is a common cause of lower back pain (and you’re probably not even aware of it)
By Naomi May
7 months ago
7 min read
Struggling with a sharp lower back pain? Welcome to your piriformis. Most of us have never heard of the tiny muscle, but piriformis syndrome is super common and can cause all kinds of havoc. Here, writer Naomi May explores how – under the guidance of an osteopath – she managed to reverse her own piriformis trouble.
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