2, 3 Trigger points in the gluteal muscles may form therefore as a result of lower back pathology (mild disc ... Reasons for exclusion were a history of hamstring tear within the previous six weeks, ...
leading to imbalanced use of other muscles and stress on the joints – typically in the knees or ankles, which can lead to discomfort or injury.” With the gluteus medius playing a vital part in ...
If the gluteus medius is weak, other muscles such as the piriformis (another ... which then causes the knee to drop inwards, placing strain on the knee joint and kneecap which can result in ...