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Originally Posted by Phaedrus49er
As for the localized pain, it could be a number of things, but I'm willing to bet it's a combination of weak glutes and tight hamstrings (I used to get similar pains). I'm sure others will chime in on exercises, but lunges and split squats should be a good start once you address the pain issues. Go easy at first in case there is an inherent weakness in the glutes--you don't want to get hurt even worse. (All this assumes it's strictly muscular pain as opposed to spinal of any sort. Also, I bear no responsibility for the advice given above  ) |
The weak glutes and tight hamstrings fits me perfectly - I think this is why I'm getting general low back pain when I sit for too long. I'm thinking I first need to workon getting the hamstrings losened up - will the lunges and split squats work for that?