Glute muscle pain is the numbness and pain of the buttocks that periodically radiates to the back of the leg. This pain is induced by the muscles, skin, and blood vessels in the buttocks shoving on nerves. This pressure transmits signals to the brain that leads to intense pain.
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Why do I have upper glute pain that hurts while sitting or lying down facing upwards?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing upper glute pain on the right side for two years, which hurts while sitting or lying down facing upwards. I had an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan done in the past. Also, I have taken multiple treatments like Botox injection in the right piriformis muscle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for addressing your queries to us. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have seen the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Unfortunately, you have an old fracture at the right-side... Read Full »