Huffpost reported on “dead glutes” featuring insight from Jennifer O'Connell, MD, physiatrist at HSS. 

Many folks notice butt numbness or pain after sitting all day long, which is a common health issue known officially as gluteal amnesia but is also referred to as “dead glute syndrome” or “dead butt syndrome.”

“Oftentimes, when you’re sitting for long periods of time, your iliopsoas is shortened because it’s held in a tight position, and your gluteus medius becomes weak because it’s not really being asked to do anything in that seated position,” said Dr. O’Connell.

As time goes on, this weakness can cause damage to the tendon, she added. Dr. O’Connell said she sees “several people with this every single day.” 

If you have a job that requires you to be at a desk all day, consider getting a standing desk, shared Dr. O’Connell. “I like to have [people] standing for at least five minutes out of every half an hour,” she continued.

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