12/20/2025
Do you have a "sleepy glute"?
Kate, one of our exercise specialists, has been experiencing lower back pain after soccer games, especially when she sprints.
Dr. Anna used to get the same pain when she was in high school playing hockey, and found out the cause was a "sleepy glute" - or gluteus medius imbalance.
She explains some of the signs to look out for, and shows us a few exercises to help activate the glute med.
If you're experiencing some lower back pain and these exercises don't do the trick - come see us! We can investigate further and find the root cause to help.