Wow. Liz, you really know your stuff! I do have one leg longer than the other - that was confurmed by my GP last January, when I also received the diagnosis of piriformous syndrome. I then went to physio, recieved treatment for that, as well as orthotics for my shoes. That, and some serious work with my personal trainer seemed to clear it up. Now, though, it hurts a bit differently - in the hip and deep in the buttock. More like the muscle is tensed up. This pain started in early July, when I ran a hilly 10 K race. I live in a very flat area, and travelled to this race.

I'll be mostly resting in November and early December, due to work circumstances, but after that will begin a strength training program, with my personal trainer, as you described.

I wonder if some of this was brought on because I stopped weight training in June, when I was concentrating on bike and speedwork??

Thanks very much for your reply! Very helpful!

Trix