Glute pain!

[Mr. G]

Hi All.

 

After a few "top" Chiro and Physio appointments over the years, I still struggle with intense glute medius pain. I can train fairly easily for 3-4 hour at lower intensity, but as soon as intensity increases or the climb gets really steep, the pain is quite hectic.

 

I have had bike set up, and I stretch every day..

 

Anyone else here had this issue?

 

Regards

[RocknRolla]

You should visit a biokineticist, have an assessment done to ascertain the cause.

They may prescribe some rehab exercises to rectify.

[BikeisLife]

Hi All.

 

After a few "top" Chiro and Physio appointments over the years, I still struggle with intense glute medius pain. I can train fairly easily for 3-4 hour at lower intensity, but as soon as intensity increases or the climb gets really steep, the pain is quite hectic.

 

I have had bike set up, and I stretch every day..

 

Anyone else here had this issue?

 

Regards

I also struggle but it has got better after seeing a bio. 

 

Incorporate more core work, muscle activations and functional exercises into your program.

[fanievb]

[RobertWhitehead]

Only one answer to this question: http://www.stretchingsa.co.za/

 

I had chronic back pain (herniated disc between L4 & L5) for over 4 years and I visited docotrs, chiro, physio, bio, surgeons, just about everything I could think about. 

 

After two sessions with Hans my back pain was a thing of the past. I then hurt my back again and had quite a few sessions with Ryno and now I maintain my flexibility with and good form through yoga. 

 

You'll not regret it

[Mr. G]

Thanks all.

[Jewbacca]

Sounds like it's a real pain in the arse.......... (sorry)

[Quagga]

Are you sure it is medius ? Also investigate Piriformis Syndrome

[Mr. G]

Are you sure it is medius ? Also investigate Piriformis Syndrome

 

I'm fairly sure thanks, the Piriformis seems to be lower down.

[Traveler]

I'm fairly sure thanks, the Piriformis seems to be lower down.

Lots of lower back issues does start with weakness in the medius.

 

Strengthen the medius and increasing flexibility in the hips goes a long way in relieving/resolving the problem.

[Long Wheel Base]

I'm fairly sure thanks, the Piriformis seems to be lower down.

Nice profile pic. M3 or M4?

[Capricorn]

for cyclists, pain in the glute is often referred pain, meaning the problem is likely in a related area, namely the hip rotators/complex.

Don't just aim to stretch, but aim for mobility of the pelvic area. 

 

And i'd recommend you do some strength training as well, specifically squats. It's a form that requires hip opening, good flexibility and force generation, thus mobility. You likely have muscular imbalance that is resulting in loading of smaller hip rotators that they cannot handle. they tighten, cause hip alignment issue and cause consequent pain in other areas. 

Lunges, deadlifts, good mornings, kettlebell swings inter alia will help a lot.

 

Give it a few weeks and you'll see good results. Can almost guarantee it. Just make sure your form is good and you follow at least some form of planned progression, as the muscular adaptation to increasing loads is what will bring you benefits.

[Quagga]

I'm fairly sure thanks, the Piriformis seems to be lower down.

 I had an injection into the Piriformis under CT scan, and I was surprised how high on the buttock the injected. 

 

If you draw a line from the top of hip bone, to the sacrum and on that line is where they put the needle in. 

 

Does it sometime feel like you hip is being "pulled" on or stiff?

[Mr. G]

Lots of lower back issues does start with weakness in the medius.

 

Strengthen the medius and increasing flexibility in the hips goes a long way in relieving/resolving the problem.

 

 

Thanks T

[Mr. G]

 I had an injection into the Piriformis under CT scan, and I was surprised how high on the buttock the injected. 

 

If you draw a line from the top of hip bone, to the sacrum and on that line is where they put the needle in. 

 

Does it sometime feel like you hip is being "pulled" on or stiff?

 

 

Hi Quagga.

 

 

Never pulled or stiff, it's more like that intense pain when a physio pushes on a knot in your muscle. It's sharp / lame pain/ dead leg and almost like a burning pain.

 

Thanks.

 

G

[Mr. G]

Nice profile pic. M3 or M4?

 

M4, great pic but sadly not my car..