Gluteus maximus tendonitis is an uncommon but often overlooked cause of buttock pain, particularly in active individuals. The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body and plays a crucial role in powerful movements, such as running, sprinting, or climbing. When the tendon attaching this muscle to the bone becomes inflamed, it can [...]
A gluteus muscle pull, also known as a gluteal strain, is a common injury that affects active individuals. The gluteal muscles—the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus—are essential for hip movement and stability. These muscles are particularly active in running, jumping, and rapid changes in direction, making them susceptible to tears or strains. Understanding the [...]
Buttock pain is a common presentation in people who are active in running and sports. There are multiple causes of buttock pain, including referred pain from the spine, sacroiliac joint arthritis and sciatica. We term one cause of buttock pain as deep gluteal syndrome. How do we diagnose Deep gluteal syndrome, and what treatments [...]
Hip, groin and buttock pain is a common presentation in active individuals. One way of narrowing the cause of your pain is identifying the hip pain location using a hip pain location diagram. So, a hip pain map is one way to identify possible causes. Below is a picture of your hip's front, side [...]
Buttock pain is complex. There are many causes of buttock pain, such as sciatica, sacroiliac joint arthritis, piriformis syndrome, and hamstring tendonitis. However, a less common cause of buttock pain is ischiofemoral impingement. We think that abnormal contact between the long bone of the leg (femur) and the pelvic bone leads to pinching and [...]
Deep buttock pain, also known as deep gluteal syndrome, is common in active people. However, due to the complex anatomy of the buttocks, it can be challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of glute pain. So, what are the possible causes of deep buttock pain, and what are the steps to a correct diagnosis? [...]
Yoga is a widespread practice in India, combining breathing, meditation, and strengthening movement. Recent studies suggest Yoga has beneficial effects on stress levels, depression, and pain from arthritis. However, we also know that while Yoga improves strength and flexibility, it can cause injury. A common injury in Yoga is pain arising from the buttock, [...]
Hip pain is common after running. The most common cause of hip pain after running is due to overload syndromes, but other reasons, such as hip joint arthritis, muscle strains, and nerve trapping, are also to blame. Runners with hip pain require a thorough assessment and imaging such as X-ray and MRI scans to [...]
Piriformis syndrome is a chronic condition arising from the piriformis muscle. This muscle causes pain locally in the buttocks. However, given its closeness to the sciatic nerve, we think it also irritates it. So, what is piriformis syndrome, and how can you treat it? Does a piriformis ultrasound injection help? What is the piriformis [...]
