If you Googled “I can’t feel my ass”, then you’re in the right place—victims of sitting long hours - this blog’s for you. We’ve got three words for you - gluteus medius tendinosis. A literal pain in the butt. It happens to keyboard warriors - those sitting at desks all day or spending an unusual amount of time behind the wheel.
It starts with a little stiffness after you’ve had a long workday at your desk. That’s absolutely normal. It could be a tight hip flexor and lower back. But don’t become complacent. You might actually be experiencing gluteal amnesia or dead butt syndrome.
Don’t let the name fool you. It might sound silly, yes, but the side effects are serious. Your butt muscle, the gluteus maximus, is one of the strongest muscles in the body, one of its biggest shock absorbers.
When this gluteus maximus doesn’t work properly, it can cause many issues, such as hamstring tears, shin splits, sciatica and the dreaded arthritis in the knee. If left untreated, it can result in long-lasting pain and even cause issues with mobility.