Symptoms
Buttock Pain
Deep gluteal pain with sitting frequently involves piriformis, obturator internus and quadratus femoris.
Overview
Deep gluteal pain with sitting frequently involves piriformis, obturator internus and quadratus femoris. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Primary Symptoms
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:
