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This short video shows m. gluteus medius/minimus in the context of “Muscular pain in the lower back.” They are located deep under the gluteus maximus muscle and connect the pelvis with the femur. They are critical for pelvic stability. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
They are located deep under the gluteus maximus muscle and connect the pelvis with the femur. They are critical for pelvic stability. 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.