Q: . Getting a diagnosis is the first step in treating any condition. There are no tests to confirm whether or not you have piriformis syndrome, so your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask you to explain all of your symptoms. Your doctor may also want you to have an MRI to rule out any other possible causes of your symptoms. A physical therapist can design a program developed to meet your specific needs and guide you through exercises that will efficiently stretch your muscles and relieve pain. Get started early with physical therapy to get the greatest benefit. Massage and trigger point therapy may offer relief for piriformis symptoms. In some cases, piriformis symptoms might actually be caused by trigger points, or muscle knots. These knots may be found in the piriformis or gluteal muscles, and the pressure they cause can lead to pain at the site of the knot or even elsewhere on the body. Locate a health professional who is trained in trigger point therapy (a doctor, massage therapist, physical therapist) and see if this is the source of your pain. Your doctor may recommend certain over-the-counter and prescription medications to help you deal with pain. For example, some doctors may prescribe a muscle relaxant to help ease the discomfort of your piriformis syndrome. Ask your doctor about taking ibuprofen or naproxen for occasional piriformis pain as well. Some injection treatments have been found to be helpful in cases of piriformis syndrome. Ask your doctor if an injection treatment might be useful in your situation. The two main injection treatments for piriformis syndrome include anesthetic injection and Botox injection.  Anesthetic injection. A pain relieving substance such as lidocaine or bupivacaine may be injected into the piriformis to help relieve pain.  Botox injection. Botox injections have also been found to be effective in reducing pain and discomfort from piriformis syndrome. Electrotherapy has been found to be effective in some cases of piriformis syndrome. Ask your doctor or physical therapist about the possibility of using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Interferential Current Stimulator (IFC) to help treat your piriformis syndrome. Surgery has provided long-term pain relief for some sufferers of piriformis syndrome, but as with any surgery, there are some serious potential side effects to this treatment. It is best to exhaust all of your other treatment options before looking into surgery for piriformis syndrome.
A: Get a diagnosis Do physical therapy. Consider alternative therapies. Talk to your doctor about medications. Ask your doctor about injections. Consider electrotherapy. Discuss surgery with your doctor as a last resort.

Q: Tie together evenly sized sprigs of rosemary and hang them to dry in a dark, well-ventilated, and dry area. Take down the rosemary when it is completely dry, after about 10 days, and strip off the leaves to store them.  Store the dried rosemary leaves in airtight containers or jars in your cupboards or pantry. Use twine or rubber bands to hold the bundles of rosemary together. Dried rosemary will last forever, but it has the best flavor within a year. Wash the rosemary sprigs, then let them air dry on a clean towel or paper towel. Strip off the leaves, place them into a ziploc bag or tupperware, and put it in the fridge or freezer.  Storing rosemary in the fridge or freezer will retain more of the flavor than dried rosemary, but less than fresh rosemary. Rosemary stored in the freezer will last longer than in the fridge, but the rosemary in the fridge will have a stronger flavor. Use rosemary that you keep in the fridge within 1-2 weeks for best results. Strip off the leaves of your harvested rosemary sprigs and freeze them in water or olive oil in an ice cube tray. Use these cubes in sauces or soups to easily get a fresh rosemary taste in your recipes.  The amount of leaves you freeze per cube is up to you. Check how much rosemary a common recipe you might make requires, and freeze that amount in one cube. Once the rosemary is frozen, you can empty the ice cube tray and store the cubes in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the freezer. Choose water or olive oil depending on what types of recipes you plan to use the ice cubes in. If you don’t know, then you can do some of each. Rosemary stored in the freezer will last indefinitely. If it starts to noticeably lose its flavor, then make a new batch. Wash and air dry fresh harvested rosemary sprigs and place them directly into a bottle of vinegar, like white or balsamic, or olive oil to create a flavorful infusion. Use rosemary oil or vinegar in recipes, or combine them in a dish to create a dipping sauce for bread.  Add other ingredients to the oil or vinegar infusions such as fresh garlic, peppercorns, or chili peppers for more flavor! Rosemary oil or vinegar will last as long as the rosemary stays covered by the oil or vinegar. If it becomes exposed to the air it can develop mold.
A: Hang bundles of fresh rosemary to dry for 10 days. Store fresh rosemary in airtight containers or bags in the fridge or freezer. Freeze rosemary in an ice cube tray. Put fresh rosemary in a bottle of vinegar or olive oil.

Q: Find a nice big bowl that holds all your bananas, then put them in it. Try to spread the bananas out as best you can so they aren't bunched up together.  As the bananas begin to thaw, they will inevitably leak some liquid, which is why putting them in the bowl is really useful. If you don't have a bowl around, feel free to put the bananas inside a plastic bag. If you froze the bananas in a bag in the first place, you can just use this bag. If you're concerned about flies or other bugs, cover the bowl with foil or plastic wrap. Try to time it so that you are ready to use them right as they become fully thawed out. Put the bowl somewhere where it receives a lot of light if you want to make it go a little faster. Letting the bananas sit for 2 hours is just a rough estimate, this may take more time or less time depending on the climate you are in.
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Put the bananas in a bowl to catch the leaking liquid. Leave the bananas to sit for 2 hours.