Dead Butt Syndrome: 6 Exercises to Keep Your Fanny Fit

Gluteus medius tendinosis can cause numbness in your backside, which can be a pain in the tail. Thankfully, exercises can keep your bottom in tip-top shape.

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Now that you’re reading this article—and I know that you are, given the title—let me assure you that dead butt syndrome (or gluteus medius tendinosis) is a genuine and growing problem. 

Prolonged pressure on specific areas of the body can induce ischemia, a lack of blood flow to tissues. This can lead to skin breakdown or pressure sores—one of the most challenging acute health situations we see in our clinic.