Piriformis syndrome

[Mark Rippetoe]

Does a PT have the authority to change or challenge a diagnosis from an MD?

Only if it's wrong. It often is.

[Aaron Hutson]

Sorry to ruffle your feathers miss.

Surely someone of your intelligence could see the difference.

But hell, what do I know, I’m only a neurologist who owns an interventional pain management clinic. I guess I’m also guilty of using the bullshit diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome.

The only thing you’re guilty of is acting like a self-righteous ass. But what do I know? I only graduated high school.

[Suwannee Dave]

Millerfarm; your wife may want to try taking Magnesium Citrate to see if it helps.

[jfsully]

Millerfarm; your wife may want to try taking Magnesium Citrate to see if it helps.

Well, if her problem is constipation rather than the pyriformis, this will help for sure!

[Mark Rippetoe]

And it only takes about 15 minutes!

[Will Morris]

OP, in all honesty, a good coach is likely the only thing that your wife would need. It seems as though she wishes to train, and a solid coach who deals with people with training related issues often would likely be worth the investment.

[Suwannee Dave]

Well, if her problem is constipation rather than the pyriformis, this will help for sure!

Sorry I meant Magnesium Glycinate.

[Will Morris]

Sorry I meant Magnesium Glycinate.

Could I trouble you to entertain us with some reasoning behind this recommendation?

[Mark Rippetoe]

The Citrate made just as much sense.

[Will Morris]

The Citrate made just as much sense.

Not sure what a smooth muscle relaxer is supposed to do in this case, especially given we do not have labs that shows the OP's wife is magnesium deficient.