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A common cause of buttock muscle pain is myofascial pain syndrome, which affects the large gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles of the buttock. Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the formation of painful muscle knots, called trigger points, which elicit sharp pain when pressed or touched gently.
Gluteal tendinopathy affects the tendons that connect to your buttocks muscles. These include the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus. These muscles run from your hipbone (pelvis) to your greater trochanter. The greater trochanter is the ridge at the top of your thighbone (femur).
If you've got a (literal) pain in your butt, you might have injured your gluteus maximus — the largest and most powerful muscle in the body. Glute pain exercises can help reduce your symptoms.
Your buttocks are made up of three muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. You can strain one of these muscles if you stretch it so much that it tears. This...
Discomfort when sitting/standing/bending. The severity of your symptoms depends on the nature of the injury, and can range from very mild to severe. How to Treat a Pulled Gluteus Maximus. A pulled muscle (also referred to as a strained muscle) is an uncomfortable experience at any severity as it affects the body's ability to function normally.
Treatment of a gluteal injury depends upon the type of the trauma. Signs and symptoms of gluteal injuries include swelling, bleeding, and inflammation. Read about recovery time, diagnostic tests, and prevention.
Most causes of buttock pain are due to physical issues resulting from overuse, muscle imbalances, or joint problems that develop over time. Exercising regularly and strengthening muscle groups around your buttocks such as your glutes, hamstrings, and abdominals can help decrease the risk of injury.