09/01/2026
Picture of the month: Gluteal pain
Trying to figure out what is what is not always straightforward… and often, it’s not sciatic pain or needing a new hip -it maybe not even the famous piriform.
Your Glutes are part of the junction for multiple structures that can mimic each other when irritated or overloaded. Often affects the path of the sciatic nerve producing referral pain. A Sherlock and Homes approach is needed to unmask the real culprit. Why? Because the glutes, hip, pelvis, and pelvic floor are structurally, innervated and functionally linked producing symptoms like tailbone pain, pelvic pressure, or even pain whilst sitting.
And while it’s tempting to chase the exact pain spot, location alone rarely tells the full story. A thorough evaluation considers all of this, helping you uncover the true driver, rather than just treating symptoms.
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of glute pain and pelvic discomfort, don’t give up. There is a way through. It starts with zooming out and looking at the whole picture.
