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Can tight glutes cause lower back pain that feels like nerve pain?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not likely: The gluteus muscles don't impact the spinal cord enough to cause discitis symptoms. If you have nerve symptoms you should see your doctor. Could be you have a disc problem from working out too vigorously. On the other hand over extended glutes can cause back pain.
Answered 12/6/2014
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It is possible that: Tightness of musculature can affect mobility of pelvis and lower back leading to abnormal stresses that can then lead to lower back pain.
Answered 12/2/2012
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