Wait, what exactly is Dead Butt Syndrome?
Also known as gluteal amnesia, dead butt syndrome is a condition in which the gluteal muscles don’t function correctly. “Over time, through inactivity, long-term sitting or performing exercises improperly, the glutes may become dormant causing other muscles in the legs and lower back to contract and work unnecessarily hard,” Crockford tells us. And as your body tries to compensate for this imbalance, it can lead to hip pain, lower back ache and problems with your ankles and knees. Yikes. Read more...
