Question: I have developed some real stiffness/soreness in the gluteus maximus area, kind of low back area, and it came on pretty quickly after I started using some new fins. I really don't know if there is any relation. However, I got the fins to be able to use for part of my workout, as reading several sites, recommended the use of fins to work different muscles. So, most of my workout i swim without fins, but about 15 minutes, I use fins.
My question is, has anyone had a similar experience in developing pain in this area after learning to adjust to fins which use different muscles? I"m hoping that is all it is, and it is not a bother when I am swimming.
I feel like I have to stretch that area, but am especially stiff in the a.m. after sleep. I'm hoping I'm not developing hip problems.
Any experience with this?
Sylvia
Question: I have developed some real stiffness/soreness in the gluteus maximus area, kind of low back area, and it came on pretty quickly after I started using some new fins.
Did you do much fly kicking? All kicking works the glutes, psoas, and tensor fasciae latae but especially fly. I mention these muscles as they can effect low back and iliotibial band (IT). There are a few other muscles in the hips that get worked too. The fins make it really fun and it is easy to over do it.
The GM attaches to the sacrum, illium (hip bone), femur (leg bone) and IT band. A tight GM can cause low back pain since it attaches to the sacrum. Psoas attaches to the spine, and inner femur and can definitely cause low back pain if tight. Tensor fasciae latae attaches to hip bone and IT band.
Stretching and massage could help but getting to the psoas is difficult. Find a massage therapist that is experienced with psoas. If the psoas is tight, releasing it will work wonders for the lower back!!!
There are a lot of nerves that run through that area. If the pain lasts and stretching and/or massage doesn't help, see your doctor. I'd back off the kicking a little too until you find out for sure.
IMHO, I don't think the hamstrings have much to do with your pain although they do have a lot to do with kicking and properly stretching them is a good idea.
Question: I have developed some real stiffness/soreness in the gluteus maximus area, kind of low back area, and it came on pretty quickly after I started using some new fins.
Did you do much fly kicking? All kicking works the glutes, psoas, and tensor fasciae latae but especially fly. I mention these muscles as they can effect low back and iliotibial band (IT). There are a few other muscles in the hips that get worked too. The fins make it really fun and it is easy to over do it.
The GM attaches to the sacrum, illium (hip bone), femur (leg bone) and IT band. A tight GM can cause low back pain since it attaches to the sacrum. Psoas attaches to the spine, and inner femur and can definitely cause low back pain if tight. Tensor fasciae latae attaches to hip bone and IT band.
Stretching and massage could help but getting to the psoas is difficult. Find a massage therapist that is experienced with psoas. If the psoas is tight, releasing it will work wonders for the lower back!!!
There are a lot of nerves that run through that area. If the pain lasts and stretching and/or massage doesn't help, see your doctor. I'd back off the kicking a little too until you find out for sure.
IMHO, I don't think the hamstrings have much to do with your pain although they do have a lot to do with kicking and properly stretching them is a good idea.
