In this sedentary world, a new disease emerges every other day. A new health problem is making headlines: gluteus medius tendinosis, commonly known as “dead butt syndrome,” a syndrome characterized by a weak or inactive gluteus medius muscle. This weakness is the result of sitting, driving, or spending too much time in front of a screen.
This health condition is also known as gluteal amnesia and arises when the muscles in the buttocks, especially the gluteus medius and minimus, become weak and inactive due to too much sitting, leading to discomfort, pain and long-term health problems. The gluteal muscles are essential for stabilising the pelvis, maintaining good posture and facilitating movement.
Dead butt syndrome is becoming increasingly common as people spend hours in front of their phones, computer screens, and televisions these days. Experts believe that this health condition causes a variety of problems, including knee injuries, hip pain, and lower back pain.
Jane Konidis, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, told the New York Times: “The name sounds ridiculous, but the side effects are serious.” She also said that the gluteus maximus is the strongest muscle in the body and the most shock-absorbing. When it stops working properly, it causes a host of problems, including hamstring pain, sciatica, shin splints and arthritis in the knees.
Dead butt syndrome: consequences
When the gluteus maximus is weakened by prolonged sitting, it can lead to a number of negative consequences, including lower back pain, poor posture, and increased risk of injury. People who spend a lot of time sitting need to engage in regular activity to avoid the adverse effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Dead butt syndrome extends beyond muscle inactivity and has broader implications for overall health. When the glutes aren’t functioning properly, especially the lower back and hips, they become overworked to compensate. This can cause a number of alignment issues, including extra strain on the spine and increased risk of injury.
Sitting for long periods of time can cause poor circulation and symptoms of dead butt syndrome, which lead to other problems such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Dead butt syndrome: prevention techniques
Significant lifestyle changes are required to reduce the effects of prolonged sitting. Incorporating regular exercise, focusing on glute-strengthening activities, and frequent movement are the main strategies to combat dead butt syndrome.
People should perform exercises such as squats, lunges, and glute bridges to reactivate and strengthen the glute muscles. In addition to this, working standing at a desk, integrating stretching routines, and taking regular walks can improve muscle functions and overall health. Addressing conditions such as dead butt syndrome is essential to maintaining physical well-being in this sedentary lifestyle.
First published: September 6, 2024 | 14:56 IS
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