DO U KNOW WHAT IS A FAT WALLET SYNDROME?
It is caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve and the piriformis muscle due to the imbalance resulting from people sitting with their wallets in the back pocket.
- Fat wallet syndrome (or wallet neuritis) is a neuromuscular condition in which the pressure mounts on gluteal muscles and nerves, and travels from lower back to lower limbs.
- When you place the wallet in a back pocket, you are practically sitting with one side of the hip raised. This compresses the other side, triggering pain and numbness.
- Non-operative treatments include strengthening exercises.
- Fat wallet syndrome can be prevented by simply avoiding keeping the wallet in the back pocket.
Fat wallet syndrome, also known as wallet neuritis, is a neuromuscular condition in which the pressure mounts on gluteal muscles and nerves, and travels from the lower back to the lower limbs.
Fat wallet syndrome can be easily prevented by keeping the wallet in the front pocket. If you are already suffering from it, experts recommend several ways to mitigate and cure.
The non-invasive means include using anti-inflammatory medications, stretching and strengthening the muscles in the region. Shockwave therapy to ease stiffness in the region, and conditioning of the glute muscles through stretches and exercises like clamshells and fire hydrant workout.
In severe cases, surgical decompression of muscle and nerve is prescribed.
