The gluteus medius is one of the muscles on the side of your hip.
This article takes a closer look at the anatomy and function of the gluteus medius muscle.
The gluteus medius is stimulated by the superior gluteal nerve that arises fromlumbarlevels four and five, andsacrallevel one.
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The gluteus medius muscle is important in walking.
Failure for this to happen may result in gait abnormalities and tipping sideways while walking.
A bursa, or fluid-filled sac, lies between the gluteal muscles and the bony prominence of your hip.
Overusing your gluteus muscles can cause the bursa to become inflamed, resulting in a condition calledtrochanteric bursitis.
Some refer to this as dormant butt syndrome.
Your glutes (butt) are not working properly, and your leg is in a bad position.
Although gluteus medius injuries are rare, having weak gluteus medius muscles increase your risk for lower extremity injuries.
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