Background: Pain in low back region is the usual problem in general population, and especially common in those population where the majority of people sit. Prolonged sitting position or poor body ergonomics are the main source of developing piriformis tightness, which can progress to piriformis syndrome. Adolescents and younger people were more likely to adopt poor posture and body ergonomics, which leads to piriformis muscle tightness. Goal of this study was to find out how common piriformis tightness in male tailors.

Objective:  To calculate the prevalence of piriformis tightness in male tailors.

Methodology: Data was collected by using a convenient sampling technique and the participant in this study were evaluated and assessed by using inclusion and exclusion criteria. FAIR test was used to detect piriformis muscle tightness in the enrolled participants.

Results: 385 participants took part in the study, with the primary findings indicating that piriformis tightness were found in 171(44.4%) of tailors who had a positive diagnostic (FAIR test). Other respondents were found to be negative test results, and some other subjects did not match the selection criteria.

Conclusion: Majority of respondents reported symptoms of piriformis tightness ranging in mild pain, while few participants reported moderate discomfort. Prolonged sitting was the most common source of symptom exacerbation. Majority of participants in the discomfort zone had a longer work history and were more likely to develop muscle tightness.

Keywords: Piriformis syndrome, FAIR test, Adolescents.