Is your heavy wallet to blame for Buttock Pain?
Do you experience a sharp pain right at the centre of your buttock; especially when you sit?
Do you get a sharp shooting pain radiating down your legs?
Well, this could be because of your big fat wallet. When it comes to wallet, size matters !
Carrying a big wallet in your back pocket can cause a major trouble to your back & buttocks. Your wallet may be a one stop locale for keeping your cards, cash, bills & coins. But sitting with heavy wallets in your back pocket can put a lot of stress on your buttocks, back and hip. The problem starts when your nerve in the buttock, known as SCIATIC NERVE gets pinched between your wallet & buttock. It causes pain in your hip and/or buttock. It can also cause pain all the way from your buttock down your leg.
Stuffing a wallet in your back pocket also tilts your pelvis to one side which puts more stress on your spine. Bigger the wallet; the more lopsided you sit & the achier your buttocks would be! This has now gained a new name too – Fat Wallet Syndrome!
To minimize the stress on your buttock & spine, a small wallet that holds only the essentials is recommended. Also remember to take it out while seated for a long time – whether you are in a car, public transport or at your desk.
Instances of pain can be effectively managed by Physiotherapy treatment.
The common assumption is that all buttock pain arises from a muscle called the Piriformis, which we have described above. But know that the buttock pain could be due to some other issues too, including Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy, Glut Medius tendinopathy/Bursitis, Sciatica and other spine related reasons.
Although very rare, buttock pain can sometimes refer from other areas of the body such as the prostate or other organs. Therefore if you have pain but it does not seem to fit a classic pattern then make sure you visit a Physiotherapist who can help you with a diagnosis.
We can provide assessment and treatment to help you with your hip/buttock pain at ReLiva Physiotherapy near you, so please don’t suffer in silence!
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