Piriformis – Trigger Points

Joe Muscolino

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    Piriformis (of the Deep Lateral Rotator Group) – myofascial trigger points and their referral zones.

    Deep lateral rotator group:

    • piriformis
    • superior gemellus
    • obturator internus
    • inferior gemellus
    • obturator externus
    • quadratus femoris
    Posterior view of myofascial trigger points in the right-side piriformis and their corresponding referral zones.

    Posterior view of myofascial trigger points in the right-side piriformis and their corresponding referral zones.