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Michele (Wolcott CT) on 02/14/2021
5 out of 5 stars

I am so glad that I found this post. Searching on piriformis syndrome, which I have to admit is a self diagnosis. But there was no denying the pain that I felt in my buttocks. I didn't search on sciatica because there are no shooting pains down my leg(s). But maybe that was coming in the near future I sit too much, especially during tax season, so I know that contributes to the cause.

I tried this method and on first shot, I felt the pain melt away from the muscles in my buttocks. It was a miracle. I have been sitting on the sneaker for hours in each day since and I am happy to say that I am experiencing more and more hours each day with less pain.

It is not clear, so I want to state,

I use a low rise, sturdy sneaker (tennis shoe) sole down, back of shoe in the front. This sole is nearly an inch thick. I feel an upward pressure on my "sit bones". And as one poster said, maybe it is pushing my pelvis and spine back into alignment. I'm not sure. I but can vouch for it's effectiveness. It costs nothing to try.

At work, I cover the sneaker in a knit legging. Hoping no one notices. But it's that or change jobs so I am not sitting all day. That's not going to happen! Good luck to all those who suffer with pain.

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Replied By Beth (West Virginia) on 09/08/2022

Hi Michele, where do you place the tennis shoe under the leg that causes you issues or just sit on it regular like a cushion, I see a few people are unsure, and I want to try it myself as I have really bad Piriformis syndrome. Thank you
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Replied By M in M (Md) on 09/10/2022

Motivational Doc (Dr.Alan Mandell) has a seated piriformis stretch video…..might help.

Replied By Hollyhock (America ) on 11/07/2022

No one is answering on placement of tennis shoe! I would love to know as well! Does it go in center crack of the butt or under one butt cheek?

Replied By Mary McQueen (Scotland) on 05/23/2023

Please explain where you place the shoe? On one side or in the middle?
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Replied By Gravitas (London, United Kingdom) on 11/17/2023

The tennis shoe is placed between the legs. You should feel pressure on both of your "sit bones". I'm using it now, it really works.