The gluteal muscles can be the culprits when you have buttock pain, pain down the back of the leg (sciatica) and side of calf pain. Of course the gluteal muscles are not the only culprits possible to give pain in the lower back and leg. Straining a glute muscle is common and would likely resolve in a few days. Simple strains often do. However strains become more complex when muscles try to protect passive structures of the body, and where muscles develop faulty use patterns and trigger points.
If your strain hasn’t cleared after three days then book your appointment as your strain may well not be simple. The amount of pain generated from muscles can be surprisingly intense. Leaving one to think this must be really bad or a serious thing. Many a time people end up in the minor injuries unit and after having had their x-ray or MRI are told they have a bad strain.
The passive structures of the spine such as facet joints and discs can be behind muscular strains. A faulty use pattern between the abdominals and the glutes may cause discomfort or tightness when you twist your torso. Other times where a trigger point has developed the glute muscles can’t work properly. If you have all the time and energy to go to the gym every day for 6 months you might get better or you might have a chronic injury.
Getting professional and friendly help for your muscle strains can kick start your muscles back into normal function and get rid of faulty patterning issues. By booking in with Fascia First Chiropractic you will be enabled through Chiropractic Care to get better in spite of your busy life.