The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body. It is large and powerful because it has the job of keeping the trunk of the body in an erect posture. It is the chief anti-gravity muscle that aids in walking up stairs.
The gluteal muscle group -- commonly known as the glutes -- includes 3 muscles
located at the back of each hip. The glutes are the major components of each
buttock. Gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial of the gluteal
muscle group, which also include gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Gluteus
maximus, along with the other gluteal muscles, serves many important functions.
It stabilizes the pelvis and lower back, enabling an upright posture. It also
has important roles in hip and thigh movements, and is a key player in powering
walking, running and climbing.
Overview
Few
body movements can be performed without the use of the gluteal muscles. Between
regular use and the fact that many people spend the majority of the day
sitting, the gluteal muscles end up in a state of constant tension. Tight
glutes may be a cause of low back pain as well as pain and stiffness throughout
the legs and hips. Butt massage will help alleviate the pain and tension
associated with tight glute muscles, as well as offer beneficial effects for
the rest of the body.
Reduce Pain and Stress
Butt
massage can not only relieve pain and stress in the gluteal muscles, but it
also offers the same benefits for the rest of the body. Massage on one part of
your body produces chemical changes throughout the entire body that reduce pain
and stress, according to a Sept. 4, 2008 article in "Newsweek."
Improve Blood and Lymph Circulation
The
circulatory system works to carry oxygen and nutrients to your tissues while
also removing waste. The lymph system delivers white blood cells and antibodies
throughout your body to support your immune system. The gluteal region is rich
in blood and lymph vessels, thereby immensely benefiting from massage therapy.
The stroking movements performed during massage create a vacuum in the muscles
to suck fluid through blood and lymph vessels as well as dilate the vessels to
allow for greater nutrient transport, according to the Sports Injury Clinic.
Improve Muscle Recovery
Your gluteal muscles are at the core of every movement and,
therefore, tend to become tight and sore after workouts. Incorporating butt
massage into your exercise routine will help improve your muscle recovery time
from muscular damage after a workout. A butt massage will improve blood flow
and waste removal, increase tissue permeability, stretch hard-to-target muscle
fibers and break down scar tissue, reports the Sports Injury Clinic. All of
these attributes allow for more complete muscle repair and shorter muscle
recovery time.
Source:
LiveStrong.com
