One Side Of My Glute Stays Sore

[LoneSilver]

For the past couple of weeks I have noticed one side of my glutes is sore the kind you get after a workout or muscle soreness but my question is why only that one side? As the other I don't have this. Could this be a sign of an imbalance? This came on after a increase in Squat weight and Deadlifts.

LoneSilver

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Put your wallet in another pocket.

 

[LoneSilver]

LOL! Don't think that will help but thanks anyway.

LoneSilver

Put your wallet in another pocket.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

LOL! Don't think that will help but thanks anyway.

LoneSilver

Don't laugh, I've seen guys who have had to have their backs realigned because lumbar was skewed from sitting on a wallet often. Yours could be pronounced since you work out too. Just try it for the sake of it being an easy fix if it turns out to be the problem (and if it hasn't gotten too bad).

 

[LoneSilver]

I understand but I don't carry my wallet in my back pockets.

LoneSilver

Don't laugh, I've seen guys who have had to have their backs realigned because lumbar was skewed from sitting on a wallet often. Yours could be pronounced since you work out too. Just try it for the sake of it being an easy fix if it turns out to be the problem (and if it hasn't gotten too bad).

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

I understand but I don't carry my wallet in my back pockets.

LoneSilver

Damn, I'd see a doctor then. Don't want to chance getting a ass cramp while having sex.

 

[stronglifts]

For the past couple of weeks I have noticed one side of my glutes is sore the kind you get after a workout or muscle soreness but my question is why only that one side? As the other I don't have this. Could this be a sign of an imbalance? This came on after a increase in Squat weight and Deadlifts.

LoneSilver

You're probably stronger on one side.

* focus when you lift: use both glutes
* do some unilateral work

Everybody has inbalances, some work on it.

-Mehdi.

 

[LoneSilver]

OK thanks stronglifts that is what I was thinking.

I know since I don't have a squat rack I have to clean and press the weight to my back before I do my squats so I am getting some serious work with two compound exercises when I do my 4 sets of Squats. So actually I am doing 4 sets of one reps of Clean & Press along with my 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps of Squats.

LoneSilver

You're probably stronger on one side.

* focus when you lift: use both glutes
* do some unilateral work

Everybody has inbalances, some work on it.

-Mehdi.

 

[stronglifts]

OK thanks stronglifts that is what I was thinking.

I know since I don't have a squat rack I have to clean and press the weight to my back before I do my squats so I am getting some serious work with two compound exercises when I do my 4 sets of Squats. So actually I am doing 4 sets of one reps of Clean & Press along with my 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps of Squats.

LoneSilver

That's an advantage. Before the advent of squat racks, everybody had to take the bar from the floor in their neck. And they did 200kg squats like that.

You'll be stronger by doing them like that.

-Mehdi.

 

[LoneSilver]

Yes definitely and good to know which is motivation to continue doing it this way.

Thanks stronglifts.

LoneSilver

That's an advantage. Before the advent of squat racks, everybody had to take the bar from the floor in their neck. And they did 200kg squats like that.

You'll be stronger by doing them like that.

-Mehdi.

 

[stronglifts]

Yes definitely and good to know which is motivation to continue doing it this way.

Thanks stronglifts.

LoneSilver

you're welcome

 

[Solarium]

If that pain reaches your lower back then you have a problem called Sciatica (aka Piriformis Syndrome). Check on wikipedia to find out. I had this when I jogged too much.

 

[LoneSilver]

Thanks Solarium, the past few days the soreness... not really pain... has actually left that side of my glutes. It was a muscle soreness type of pain and no problems lately with my lower back it has never felt better.

LoneSilver

If that pain reaches your lower back then you have a problem called Sciatica (aka Piriformis Syndrome). Check on wikipedia to find out. I had this when I jogged too much.

 

[mrRuckus]

OK thanks stronglifts that is what I was thinking.

I know since I don't have a squat rack I have to clean and press the weight to my back before I do my squats so I am getting some serious work with two compound exercises when I do my 4 sets of Squats. So actually I am doing 4 sets of one reps of Clean & Press along with my 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps of Squats.

I'd love to see the calamity of this on 1RM day.

 

[LoneSilver]

Hell I tell ya what, I'll video tape it and send you a copy but you'll have to supply your own popcorn lol!

LoneSilver

I'd love to see the calamity of this on 1RM day.

 

[stronglifts]

Thanks Solarium, the past few days the soreness... not really pain... has actually left that side of my glutes. It was a muscle soreness type of pain and no problems lately with my lower back it has never felt better.

LoneSilver

Btw LoneSilver, you should pay attention to this. If you have one sore glute & the other not, there could be an inbalance problem.

Bad posture could be the cause. Try some Glute Activation work.

 

[LoneSilver]

Thanks Stronglifts, I'll do that and appreciate it and it just might be. I'll know if it pops back up in a few workouts.

LoneSilver

Btw LoneSilver, you should pay attention to this. If you have one sore glute & the other not, there could be an inbalance problem.

Bad posture could be the cause. Try some Glute Activation work.