Hip Muscles
The pain, symptoms and signs of dysfunction in the hip muscles. Cause and effect are listed as well as other muscles that may be contributing to your pain.
Piriformis Muscle: Low Back, Hip, Buttock, Pelvic, Thigh Pain
The piriformis muscle contributes to pain in the low back, buttocks, hip, and thigh. The pain is often a deep ache and can be tingling with sharp “electric” sensations. Walking is painful and you will tend to have a shortened stride. Sitting is uncomfortable and you will tend to squirm and wiggle around trying to ease the discomfort.
Read MoreGluteus Maximus Muscle: Low Back, Hip, Tailbone, Buttock Pain
The gluteus maximus is the large muscle of the buttock. It contributes to low back, hip joint, and tailbone area. The muscles can also cause a burning and tingling sensation.
Read MoreGluteus Medius Muscle: Belt Line, Hip, Buttock, Thigh Pain
The gluteus medius is located in the hip and buttocks. It can contribute to pain in the low back, hip, buttock, and down the outside of the upper leg.
Read MoreGluteus Minimus Muscle: Buttocks, Hip, Thigh, Knee, Calf, Ankle Pain
The gluteus minimus muscle is located in the hip. It contributes to pain in the buttocks, hip, thigh and pain can travel down the outside of the leg to the ankle.
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