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Pain near left buttocks
When i lay flat on my back and wants to lift my buttocks, it hurts.....also I am unable to shift sideways with support of knees and legs...after getting up from bed also pain near left buttocks but after sometime it vanishes...the pain comes back again when I lie down...
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Hi. Looks like left sided hip spasm. Icing over the area, iliotibial band stretch and lions stretch with a pillow beneath left knee will surely help. Kindly look for piriformis stretch also... Adding to it keep doing tummy tuck exercises thrice daily 15 sets per session and chin tucks also as it relieves pressure over spine . Hot pack and very slow gentle kneading over the area will help you.. take care
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Continue with the exercises and core stability and strengthening
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Proper n correct posture techniques of learning will help
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Based on your symptoms, this looks like piriformis syndrome or sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, where the deep hip muscles and lower back structures become tight or inflamed.
Pain increasing while lifting the buttocks, lying down flat, or trying to turn sideways indicates:
• Piriformis muscle spasm
• Gluteal muscle tightness
• Possible SI joint irritation
• Core and hip stabilizer weakness
This usually happens due to prolonged sitting, wrong sleeping posture, or sudden awkward movement.
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1. Apply warm bag on lower back + buttock region for 10–15 mins twice daily.
2. Avoid sleeping on a very soft mattress.
3. Start gentle stretches (pain-free):
• Piriformis stretch
• Knee-to-chest stretch
• Cat–Camel mobility
4. Avoid lifting heavy weight, bending forward suddenly, or long sitting.
5. If pain increases or starts radiating down the leg, get a physical examination done by a physiotherapist for proper SI joint and hip assessment.
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Do not try hard exercises right now, it may worsen the muscle spasm.
• If numbness/tingling starts, get an MRI lumbosacral spine evaluation.
• With proper physiotherapy (manual therapy + stretching + strengthening), this condition usually improves within 5–7 days.
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Don’t worry Gentleman — based on your symptoms, your clinical pattern suggests sensitization of the left SI joint. This usually happens due to many reasons, but it is not a major problem, so please be reassured.
It mainly occurs when the force-closure mechanism of the SI joint is not functioning properly. In simple terms, the muscles and ligaments around the joint are not supporting or firing well enough to maintain proper stability. This can create irritability in the left SI region.
From the message you shared, your pain increases when:
• You lift your pelvis while lying on your back
• You shift sideways
Both of these activities involve extension or backward-bending movements, which means your irritability increases during those patterns.
To understand the exact cause, I will need to assess:
• How long you’ve had this problem
• The intensity and nature of your pain
• Whether the pain increases with prolonged sitting, standing, or during sit-to-stand transitions
• Your single-leg balance and loading tolerance
Only after assessing these can I determine whether it is mainly a muscular issue or a ligament-related issue.
Feel free to contact me for a consultation. If the issue is functional, both your pain and overall functional ability can improve significantly within 2–4 weeks with proper treatment.
Take care, and see you soon.
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Consult your nearest good physiotherapist or me through online
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Follow Mini breaks, position of comfort
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The pain may be because of the compression of the nerve near the spineless, but I need to check and confirm with some physical special tests kindly connect online for consultation
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Please consult online or offline for better assessment and treatment care.
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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment
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Maybe mechanical low back pain?
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Postural care strengthening and stretching exercise for lower back muscles
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Hey there!
Please consult me online for better diagnosis and treatment plan.
Regards
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Consult in person or online for proper assessment to suggest proper treatment.
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Please consult online for better treatment and diagnosis
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How long do you have this pain? Do you have pain while standing and sitting ?
You should consult a Physiotherapist or orthopaedist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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Dr. Manaliben bakuleshbhai Tetar (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It is mainly occur during left SI joint dysfunction. And the ligaments and muscles around left sI joint is not working properly.
These symptoms are easy to resolved. But further physical evalation is needed.
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Proper assessment of patient is needed
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Please consult your nearby well physiotherapy centre or you can consult me online.
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Dr. Mohd Salman (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Your symptoms suggest lower back or SI joint strain. Pain increases when lifting the hips or shifting because the joint/muscles are irritated. Since it reduces after moving, it is likely a mechanical issue, not serious.
For more details click here myohealhealthcare.com
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• Warm pack 10–15 min
• Avoid bending/twisting
• Gentle stretches (hamstring, glute)
• Light core/bridging exercises (pain-free)
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Use a firm mattress.
If pain lasts more than a week, get a physiotherapy assessment.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
You need to consult online or in person with a physiotherapist, so that more details can be extracted and treatment plan can be made accordingly
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