Why does the top of my buttocks ache?

Why does the top of my buttocks ache?

Butt pain can be from your GI tract, like from hemorrhoids, or from the muscles or nerves that run through your buttocks, such as from sciatica, piriformis syndrome, bursitis, herniated disk, or pulled muscles.

How do you relieve upper glute pain?

Seated glute stretch Sit on the floor and extend your legs in front of you. Keeping your back straight, lift your left leg and place your left ankle on your right knee. Lean slightly forward to deepen the stretch. Hold for 20 seconds, then repeat on the other side.

What muscle is just above the buttocks?

The piriformis is a flat, narrow muscle. It runs from your lower spine through your butt to the top of your thighs. Your piriformis muscle extends to each side of your body and aids in almost every movement of your lower body.

What is the top of your buttocks called?

The gluteus maximus is the most superficial as well as largest of the three muscles and makes up most of the shape and form of the buttock and hip area. The gluteus maximus is a thick fleshy muscle with a quadrangular shape.