If you suffer from dodgy knees, clicky hips, or a touch of backache, the culprit may be right behind you - a lazy, underused bottom!!! An increasing sedentary lifestyle is being blamed for a condition known as DBS - Dormant Bottom Syndrome. It occurs when the three major muscles in your bum, collectively known as "glutes", weaken - leaving other muscle groups in your body to pick up the slack.
A renowned Personal Trainer, Julie Buckley, says "Largely down to the ridiculous amounts of time we spend sitting down, it is very common for men and women to have weak gluteal muscles. DBS causes tightness in the hip flexors and the glutes connect your hip and trunk. It can also lead to a hunched upper back It is particularly common for people with desk jobs.
Physiotherapist Andy Curtis (no relation to our Lazza) says DBS could be causing problems and injuries for thousands of people who are not aware of it. "There is evidence that bad posture has far-reaching, long-term effects which can result in serious health problems. If you suspect you have issues, it is best to get them checked out."
One Australian study estimates that six per cent of all deaths can be attributed to how much time is spent sitting down all day. However,, HMHB has not been able to get hold of that research.
Andy Curtis said: "It's easy to get a full assessment with a good physio check. A full assessment can find any problems, and you will come away with a management plan. I would say only ten per cent of the people I see are mechanically as efficient as they should be. I suspect there are plenty of undiagnosed issues out there because of lazy glutes."
HMHB agrees with a lot of this, and it is one of the reasons we encourage people to not only get outdoors and walk more - a natural glutes exercise that will strengthen your legs and bum - but we also advocate our fitness sessions, encouraging people to do exercise. We promote the whole body being used, and that includes leg/bottom exercises like squats, lunges, bridges, and burpees. Form is important, so you do not weaken your back or legs.
Look after your body, it is the only one you will ever have.
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