Gluteus maximus myalgia / trigger point

The gluteus maximus is the muscle with a pattern of pain deep in the buttocks against the sacrum and coccyx - it can occasionally cause symptoms on the back of the thigh. This can occur if it becomes overactive, tight and dysfunctional. A gluteus maximus myalgia or gluteus maximus muscle knot, which is sometimes called gluteus maximus syndrome. Regularly self massage, stretching, exercises and any examination / treatment by a musculoskeletal expert (chiropractor, physical therapist, manual therapist) are all examples of measures that can help you get rid of myalgia.

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What can I do even against pain in muscles, nerves and joints?

1. General exercise, specific exercise, stretching and activity are recommended, but stay within the pain limit. Two walks a day of 20-40 minutes make good for the whole body and sore muscles.

2. Trigger point / massage balls we strongly recommend - they come in different sizes so you can hit well even on all parts of the body. There is no better self help than this! We recommend the following (click the image below) - which is a complete set of 5 trigger point / massage balls in different sizes:

3. Training: Specific training with training tricks of various opponents (such as this complete set of 6 knits of different resistance) can help you train strength and function. Knit training often involves more specific training, which in turn can lead to more effective injury prevention and pain reduction.

4. Pain Relief - Cooling: Biofreeze is a natural product that can relieve pain by cooling the area gently. Cooling is especially recommended when the pain is very severe. When they have calmed down then heat treatment is recommended - it is therefore advisable to have both cooling and heating available.

5. Pain Relief - Heating: Warming up tight muscles can increase blood circulation and reduce pain. We recommend the following reusable hot / cold gasket (click here to read more about it) - which can be used both for cooling (can be frozen) and for heating (can be heated in the microwave).

6. Prevention and healing: Compression noise like that like this can increase blood circulation to the affected area, thereby speeding up the natural healing of injured or worn muscles and tendons.

Recommended products for pain relief in muscle pain

Biofreeze (Cold / cryotherapy)

Did you know?
- Often stiff and dysfunctional joints (also read: joint pain - joint locks?) be a partial cause of myalgia, as the limited joint joint can also have a negative effect on muscular function. Chiropractors and manual therapists are experts in helping with such joint dysfunctions.

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Here you can see an illustration that shows the muscle attachments to the gluteus maximus muscle:

Gluteus maximus muscle attachment - Photo Wikimedia

Gluteus maximus, also known as musculus glutaeus maximus, attaches to the ilium, lumbar fascia, sacrum - then attaches it to the tuberculus of the femur. The nerve supply of the gluteus maximus comes from the inferior gluteal nerves L5, S1, S2. The gluteus maximus rotates the hip outward, and also acts as a hip extender.

Here you can see an illustration that shows the trigger point pain pattern (referenced pain from muscle knot) to gluteus maximus:

Gluteus maximus trigger point pain pattern - Photo Wikimedia

Gluteus maximus can also cause pain and numbness down the back of the thigh and leg, so-called false sciatica  - as well as contributing to low back and hip pain. Needle treatment (intramuscular needle treatment also known as dry needling) can be useful against such myalgias.

Recommended products for pain relief in muscle pain in the gluteus maximus muscle (deep, large gluteal muscle)

Biofreeze (Cold / cryotherapy)

- Use discount code Bad2016 for 10% off!

Exercise and movement are good for body and soul:

• • Chin-up / pull-up exercise bar can be an excellent exercise tool to have at home. It can be attached and detached from the door frame without the use of a drill or tool.
  • Cross-trainer / ellipse machine: Excellent fitness training. Good for promoting movement in the body and exercising overall.
  • Kettlebells is a very effective form of training that produces fast and good results.
  • Spinning ergometer bike: Good to have at home, so you can increase the amount of exercise throughout the year and get better fitness.

• Roman machine (Model: Concept2 D) is one of the best forms of training you can use to get good overall strength. Can be a good investment in own health.

Concept 2 rowing machine Model D (Read: "Buy rowing machine online? Cheaper? YES."

Also read:

- Can a special pillow really prevent headaches and neck pain?

- Headache (Learn more about the causes of headaches and what you can do to get rid of it)

- Pain in the muscles and trigger points - (Why do you really get sore muscles? Learn more here.)

- Pain in the pelvis (Why do some people get more pain in the pelvis than others?)

Sources:
- Nakkeprolaps.no (learn everything you need about neck prolapse, including treatment og preventive exercises)

Also read: - 4 Clothes Exercises against Stiff Back