Symptoms of piriformis syndrome are very similar to sciatica, which is usually caused by a herniated disk. This may lead to confusion about which condition is causing the symptoms.

Symptoms of piriformis syndrome include:

• Low back pain
• Pain often extends into the buttock and hip
• Difficulty walking
• Foot numbness
• Foot weakness
• Leg numbness (unilateral)
• Leg pain
• Leg weakness (unilateral)