Can a strained or pulled gluteal fold heal on it s own?

Certainly: Most strained or pulled muscles are just as they sound. Pulled or strained usually means not torn. As long as the area in question is rested and not used much until the area is healed then it will heal the majority of time. My advice would be to rest, do not use or abuse this muscle and it should heal in 4-12 weeks, depending on the severity. If you do all of this, and it does not, then seek medi