Anatomy of Gluteal Region

4. Small muscle lying inferior to the obturator internus.
6. Proper spinal alignment that reduces disc strain.
9. The largest and most superficial gluteal muscle; responsible for hip extension and external rotation.
10. Short, thick lateral rotator; inserts on intertrochanteric crest
11. Deep hip rotator located between the superior and inferior gemelli.
12. The lateral hip muscle whose name means “stretcher of the fascia.”
15. Exercise method emphasizing lumbar extension to centralize pain.
16. Improves flexibility and reduces muscle tension around the spine.
17. Group of stabilizing muscles supporting the lumbar spine.
18. Physiological response causing pain, swelling, and nerve irritation.
20. Important for maintaining disc height and tissue elasticity.

1. Adjustment of daily activities and workspace to protect the spine.
2. First-aid modality used to decrease inflammation and pain after injury.
3. Small deep rotator inferior to piriformis and superior to obturator internus
5. Structured program to restore mobility and strengthen the spine.
7. Manual therapy focused on restoring spinal motion and reducing pain.
8. The smallest gluteal muscle, deep to the medius, assisting with abduction and medial rotation.
13. Prescribed movement program to improve core endurance and stability.
14. lateral hip muscle
19. Manual or mechanical decompression used to relieve nerve pressure.