The buttocks and legs are made up of several important muscle groups that play a key role in supporting our body and enabling movement. These muscles are constantly in motion or being squashed when we sit on them so, they can need some caring attention with massage.

One of the 3 major gluteus muscles in this area is the gluteus maximus, which is the largest muscle in the body let alone the buttocks. It helps to extend and rotate the hip joint, as well as providing stability to the pelvis.

Another important muscle is the gluteus medius, located on the outer side of the hip and for the a third of it is covered by the gluteus maximus. This muscle helps hip abduction (movement away from the centre) and internally rotate the hip joint, and also plays a role in stabilising the pelvis during walking and other activities.

Also, the gluteus minimus is a smaller muscle located beneath the gluteus medias. It also helps with hip abduction and internal rotation, and assists in pelvic stabilisation.

Lastly, a smaller muscle in the buttocks is the piriformis muscle which lies under gluteus maximus and gluteus medius. In most people the sciatic nerve runs under the piriformus but, in a some it may actually run through the muscle. Its location and tension in it are obviously critical to how free the sciatic nerve is.

When any of these muscles become tight or strained, it can lead to discomfort and pain in the lower back and legs. By targeting these muscles through a nice massage of your bum, we can help to release tension, and reduce soreness that a trapped sciatic nerve can cause. A glutes massage can also improve flexibility and mobility in the buttocks and legs. This can ultimately provide relief from lower back and sciatica pain, allowing you to move more freely and comfortably. Contact Us by email or call 07979 814288 to get your buttocks relaxed with a treatment here.