Buttock massage - relaxation and health

Although "buttock pain" doesn't sound particularly proud or serious, this ailment really makes life miserable and hinders daily functioning. Furthermore, it occurs quite frequently in both women and men. And since the buttock is a muscle – or rather a group of three muscles – the logical conclusion is obvious: if it hurts, a massage is most likely what you need.

What causes buttock pain?

We have a wide range of possibilities here. The source of the discomfort can be irritation of various anatomical structures: ligaments, nerves, or muscles; lumbar spine dysfunction, degeneration and diseases of the hips or sacroiliac joints, sciatica or piriformis syndrome, injuries, and overexertion. Buttocks can hurt after cycling, rollerblading, skiing, running, or a gym session.

To choose the appropriate method for working on a painful buttock, the cause of the ailment must be diagnosed.

Buttock massage - helpful devices

Buttock massage provides relief - especially in the case of sports-related overexertion. It is not very convenient to perform it manually on yourself, so you will find devices useful for thoroughly massaging the gluteal muscles.

If you have worked yourself to the bone with squats, jogging, or a skiing trip, be sure to massage your gluteal muscles using the MediGunPRO vibration gun.

All our massage chairs also perform a buttock massage, and the Titan massage chair performs a massage of the buttocks and thighs.

A gentle form of buttock massage is also offered by Quattromed series massage mats - this is a vibration massage. It has a soothing and relaxing effect.

You can also perform a buttock massage manually, using a Chinese cupping set, or a foam roller.

When not to massage the buttocks?

If buttock muscle pain is caused by sciatica or piriformis syndrome, do not massage yourself without consulting a specialist. Otherwise, you may worsen your condition. Instead, try warming the painful area using a Dr. Stone heating mat. This is a safe method that brings pain relief, helps to relax tense muscles, and has a soothing effect.

It happens that buttock pain is caused by cancers, such as ovarian or bone cancer. In such a situation, it is essential to consult your attending physician regarding the possibility and form of massage.