5 Stretches for the Gluteus Medius and Minimus

The Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus muscles are a pair of muscles located in the lateral posterior hip area. The Gluteus Medius originates on the Gluteal surface of the Ilium, just under the Iliac crest and inserts on the Greater Trochanter of the Femur (see image A). Its primary action

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Piriformis Syndrome: What A Pain In The Butt

A bit of anatomy and physiology: The Piriformis muscle is located beneath the Gluteal muscles in the buttocks. In that same region, the Sciatic nerve passes from the lumbar region of the spine, through the pelvis (beneath the Piriformis) and extends down the back of the legs.Β  If the Piriformis

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