Where Is Gluteus Medius Located

The gluteus medius is located directly under the gluteus maximus. It originates at the back of the ilium below its crest and stretches downward to the greater trochanter of the femur.

Where do you feel gluteus medius pain?

The symptoms of a gluteus medius tear involve pain and tenderness over the lateral aspect of the hip which may be aggravated with activities such as running, climbing stairs, prolonged sitting or walking, and lying on the affected side of the hip.

What does it mean when your gluteus medius hurts?

When these muscles are weak, you overcompensate by using the muscles in your back to stabilize your body. This adds stress, pressure and tension to the low back, thus increasing the load on the spine, and creating gluteus medius pain and significant discomfort.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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