The affected nerve in piriformis syndrome is the sciatic nerve. Collectively the tibial and common fibular nerve makes up the general term sciatic nerve. Since the sciatic nerve is so close to the piriformis it is acknowledged that the muscle plays a role in irritating the nerve.
They named the band Lynard Skynyrd after. Leonard Skinner, a disliked gym teacher / coach some of the members had in high school. Skinner later moved on to selling Real Estate in Jacksonville Florida.
Robert E. Lee High School was where the group obtained the name Lynyrd Skynyrd from their physical education teacher Leonard Skinner. In 1969, Van Zant sought a new name. The group settled on Leonard Skinnerd, a mocking tribute to physical education teacher, Leonard Skinner at Robert E. Lee High School.