Are Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points Causing Your Leg Pain?

👉 Trigger points in the gluteus minimus can cause referred pain down the leg, resembling sciatica pain, due to the shared pain distribution pattern.

👉 Myofascial pain syndrome is the term used to describe the condition resulting from trigger points, which can lead to debilitating pain and affect daily activities.

👉 Symptoms of trigger points in the gluteus minimus may include pain radiating down the back of the leg, muscle stiffness, tenderness, and limited hip joint mobility.

When trigger points in the gluteus minimus are activated, they can cause pain that radiates down the back of the leg, similar to the distribution of the sciatic nerve. This referred pain pattern can be confusing, as it may lead individuals and even some healthcare professionals to believe that the pain originates from the sciatic nerve itself. However, it's important to note that the pain is actually being referred from the trigger points in the gluteus minimus.

The pain caused by trigger points in the gluteus minimus can be quite debilitating. Activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or even sitting for prolonged periods can exacerbate the pain. Additionally, individuals may experience other associated symptoms, such as muscle stiffness, tenderness, and restricted range of motion in the hip joint.

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[reneedebruin]

Excellent!!! 4 orthopedics and 5 chiros. No one diagnosed it properly. Your short video was spot on! Thank you! ❤

[utryshy]

Can trunk rotations on one side reproduce symptoms if the gluteus minimus is injured? Is this muscle in any way related to the obliques? Gentle obliques isometrics help with the pain.

[utryshy]

Do you think it can be mistaken for gluteus medius tendinopathy, even with an MRI?

[stellaeliza]

Indeed, now I understood the pain I am going through

[vickiesharma]

So how do you treat sciatica in order to climb stairs again. Is that possible or not?

[jyotivishnoi]

Sir my grandfather pain is till the knee or above knee ...when he lie down it happens or when he walks ...whats the cause ?