Symptoms
Posterior Thigh Pain
Pain down the back of the thigh, often mistaken for sciatica, commonly refers from gluteus minimus, semitendinosus and semimembranosus.
Overview
Pain down the back of the thigh, often mistaken for sciatica, commonly refers from gluteus minimus, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Primary Symptoms
Secondary Symptoms
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:
