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Quadratus Lumborum Muscle: Low Back, Hip, Buttock, Groin, Pelvic, Abdomen Pain
The quadratus lumborum muscle is located in the low back. It can contribute to pain in the lower back, hips buttocks, back of the thigh as well as the top of the front of the hip and thigh. The pain in the lower back can be stabbing and debilitating.
Read MorePiriformis 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 MoreIliopsoas Muscles: Low Back, Abdomen, Groin, Pelvic, Upper Leg Pain
The iliopsoas muscle can contribute to pain in the low back, hip, pelvis, and front and back of the thigh. Pain from this muscle can mimic pain symptoms caused by a bladder infection, urinary tract infection, kidney infection or stones, and inguinal hernia.
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.
Read MoreGastrocnemius Muscle: Knee, Low Leg, Ankle, Arch Pain
The gastrocnemius muscle is a prime contributor to pain in the back of the knee. It can contribute to lower leg, ankle and arch pain.
Read MoreSoleus Muscle: Heel, Ankle, Calf, Knee, Low Back Pain
The soleus muscle can cause and contribute to pain in the heel, ankle and back of the knee. It can also cause pain in the low back on the same side of the affected leg. Dysfunction of the soleus muscle can also contribute to swelling in the foot and ankle. Occasionally a trigger point the bottom and outside of the muscle can contribute to pain in the jaw and side of the head.
Read MoreLongissimus Thoracis Muscle: Low Back Pain
The longissimus thoracis muscle contributes to a deep aching pain in the lower back, hip and buttocks. Rising from a sitting to a standing position can cause an extreme feeling of stiffness and a deep ache pain.
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