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Here’s a quick breakdown of Dead Butt Syndrome (DBS) in a clean summary table:
🍑 Summary Table – Dead Butt Syndrome (Gluteal Amnesia)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| What is it? | A condition where the gluteus medius muscle becomes inactive or weak, often due to prolonged sitting. Also called gluteal amnesia. |
| Main Cause | Too much sitting (especially with poor posture) causes the glutes to "switch off" while hip flexors tighten. |
| Symptoms | - Dull ache in the buttocks - Pain in hips, lower back, or knees - Muscle weakness or stiffness - Imbalance while walking or running |
| Who’s at Risk? | - Desk workers - Long-distance drivers - Runners with weak core/glutes - Anyone with prolonged sedentary habits |
| Why It Matters | Weak glutes lead to poor posture, compensatory pain, and increased injury risk, especially in the back or knees. |
| Treatment & Prevention | - Activate glutes with targeted exercises (bridges, clamshells, lunges) - Break up sitting every 30–60 minutes - Foam rolling and stretching tight hip flexors |
| Fun Fact | It's not "dead"—just asleep from underuse. You can "wake it up" with the right moves! |
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