How to Release Trigger Points - Gluteus Medius (Low Back Pain)

Trigger Point Therapy Master Class. Finding and treating trigger points in the gluteus medius muscle. Includes palpation, ischemic compression, application of cold/heat and stretching. Protocols and video extracted from the NAT online CE course - Treating Lower Back Pain with Trigger Point Therapy.

Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D. is a chronic pain specialist who is widely recognized as a leading authorty on the subject of trigger points. When not treating or teaching, Jonathan is likely hiking in the hills around his home in New Zealand, or practicing Aikido. In 2014 Jonathan received a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT).

[latefordeath]

Out of all the inversion tables, back stretchers, hanging on the pull-up bar, and many other things... This is the only thing that absolutely alleviates my lower back pain. It seems counterintuitive to massage a trigger point right above the butt and think that it's going to remove the lower back pain, but it is the only thing that actually does remove the lower back pain. No matter how much I massage my lower back and press on the knot and trigger point press the knot too it stays there and it hurts. But when I push on the trigger point right above the butt, not the ones on the sides, I have instant relief and now my sister has started doing this too and she is getting instant relief as well. Thank you for this video it's the only one I've been able to find that actually points to these particular trigger points and states that they will remove lower back pain. Thank you.

[MrBlunt]

Best trigger point info on YouTube from this guy!

[LeviSmith]

Massive thank you from me. I've had severe pain for nearly 2 months. Just using the trigger points i have felt relief. Thank you

[towakun]

Nice, this helped me find the spot that was tight! Instant relief!

[littlesis]

Thank you ! I have this muscle that is possible causing me bursitis in the right hip . Chiro can not release it for some reason and it’s inhibits me standing too long. I will try this 🌈

[John-]

That actually worked thats insane tried stranches and all sorts and this was only thing to help.

[rigov]

I had one done in my lower back after that I felt off balance gave me head still felt weird has anyone had this I had back pain for years

[tattianasalles]

I have a herniated disc between L5 and S1.

[susieinthecountry]

Thanks for these tips. How often should this treatment be done?

[baoluo]

Fantastic information - thanks very much.

[andrewstewart]

Were are u based ? can u reccomend any 1 in the blenheim /nelson area. i have been in pain 4 a long time @ can hardly walk and all i seem 2 get from dr is medication and i cannot take it ....

[BB-epuk]

Can the medius gluteus muscle cause siatica pain?

[EliteSniperFMJ]

I think I have this issue with the gluteus medius. if i stand for long periods i get a growing burning sensation in my lower back, and nearly any exercise creates a fire like sensation just to the sides of my spine in my lower back.

[fakrulidham]

It sucks. Its hard for me to sit down for 5 mins and its frustrating when i wake up in the morning. Its just uncomfortable for all day long.

[BodyByKymXclusive]

I have pain in my glutes maximus muscles/joints.

[alexdieter]

after i start running for a little, i have pain near the left side under the iliac crest. what would help fix this?

[---H_M]

He put those three x's right on my main pain spots. Right on the money. Omg my back is so fkd right now. 😩

[rhysnichols]

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