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This short video shows m. gluteus maximus in the context of “Muscular pain in the pelvis and buttocks.” The largest muscle in the body, forms the buttock. It starts at the pelvis and attaches to the femur and the broad fascia. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The largest muscle in the body, forms the buttock. It starts at the pelvis and attaches to the femur and the broad fascia. The clip places this within “Muscular pain in the pelvis and buttocks” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscular pain in the pelvis and buttocks.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.