Trigger points (TrPs) are muscle "knots" that are tender to the touch and, when active, can create pain that refers into other areas. Active TrPs in the gluteus minimus muscle can be caused by ...

Tender trigger points are palpable in the gluteus minimus on examination. ... (the superior gluteal nerve for the gluteus minimus) or by dry-needling trigger points directly with an acupuncture ...

As he explained, it is common for the gluteus minimus trigger points that affect the calf and outside ankle to be misinterpreted as sciatic pain. In that instant, Marianne felt a big “yes!” in ...

Weak glutes are a big contributor to bad posture and back and knee pain — especially in people who sit most of the day. Here’s how to strengthen them effectively.

The gluteus medius and minimus are located underneath the gluteus maximus and are used to stabilize the pelvis during activities like walking, running and balancing on one leg.

The lateral leg raise strengthens your gluteus minimus, the muscle on the side of your butt cheek, which is crucial for stabilizing your knees, hips, and lower back during exercise, says Men’s ...

This type of pain can be treated with acupuncture aimed at releasing the tightness either by inserting an acupuncture needle at a point that is adjacent to the peripheral nerve that supplies the ...