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This short video shows m. gluteus maximus in the context of “Muscular pain in the lower back.” The largest muscle in the body that forms the main part of the buttock. It connects the pelvis with the femur and has a key role in stabilizing the pelvis and lower spine. 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 that forms the main part of the buttock. It connects the pelvis with the femur and has a key role in stabilizing the pelvis and lower spine. The clip places this within “Muscular pain in the lower back” 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 lower back.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.