Prolonged sitting and lack of physical activity can make the buttocks lazy or even damage them, he recalls New York Times this Wednesday, September 4th.
For many people, a working day means sitting in front of their desk for a long time. It’s enough to end up with a numb, sore butt, not a fat one. However, it’s crucial to maintain this muscle mass or we risk dead butt syndrome, also known as gluteal amnesia, warns New York Times in its columns this Wednesday, September 4.
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The Hidden Butt of Idleness
Although its name may make you smile, but dead butt syndrome actually hides an insidious disease that occurs almost without warning, according to our American colleagues. In practice, this happens when the back muscles become so weak from inactivity that they seem to forget to work, that is, they do not activate or activate slowly, explains journalist Jen Murphy in her article. This phenomenon differs from numbness in one part of the body, because you don’t feel a pinch. Some people may experience a dull ache while sitting, but many notice it during exertion, running, or hiking.
If this happens, this manifestation should not be ignored, because the consequences for the body can be serious. “The gluteus maximus is one of the most powerful muscles in the body and one of the biggest shock absorbers,” notes Dr. Jane Konidis, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. New York Times. If it’s not working properly, it can cause a variety of problems, from hip tears and sciatica pain to shin splints (inflammation of the membrane surrounding the shin) and knee arthritis.
The gluteus maximus is one of the most powerful muscles in the body and one of the biggest shock absorbers.
Dr. Jane Konidis, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester
By putting a towel over it, you also risk compensating for this muscle weakness by overstimulating the lower back muscles and knees, thus increasing the chance of injury. Even the greatest athletes can attest to that. Due to this pathology, golfer Tiger Woods especially had to withdraw from competitions.
Prevention is better than cure, the saying goes. We learn that there is a simple test to detect gluteal muscle weakness New York Times. The latter consists of standing on one leg and hanging on the other. Then put weight on the hanging leg and press hard on the butt on the same side. You should feel a subtle tightening of the muscles.
How to fix it?
Simple daily activities can help make lazy glutes more active. “Set an alarm, get up every 30 to 50 minutes and gently rub your butt with your fingertips,” advises Dr. Jane Conidis. This small stimulation reminds the brain that these muscles are there.
Don’t settle for the bare minimum when it comes to building muscle. Lateral core exercises, lunges, squats, or even hip thrusts (a pelvic lift exercise with weighted weights) are your friends for getting your back toned.
However, if you regularly work your glutes without the slightest fatigue during movement, other than pain when you run or walk, your doctor recommends consulting a sports doctor or physical therapist.
Source: Le Figaro
