Sciatica isn’t always a disc problem. Tight, overactive glute muscles can compress or irritate the sciatic nerve and create pain that shoots down the leg. When releasing the glutes helps sciatica symptoms, the cause is often one of these: • Piriformis syndrome – the piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve • Myofascial glute tightness – trigger points referring pain down the leg • Pelvic imbalance or hip dysfunction – altered mechanics stressing the nerve • Lumbar disc involvement (L4–S1)

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