Soccer demands intense cardio and quick directional shifts, which can lead to tension in the muscles of the glutes as well as the hamstrings and quadriceps. Numbness and tingling in the glutes after soccer may relate to any number of conditions, including sciatica and piriformis syndrome. Speak to your doctor or health care practitioner if the numbness and tingling in your glutes does not subside after a few weeks.
Sciatica
Sciatica refers to a collection of symptoms, including weakness and tingling sensations in the lower back and glutes that occur when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, according to Spine Health. Sciatica can be caused by muscle strains that originate in the glutes, as the resultant inflammation can place pressure on the sciatic nerve. If you have strained muscles in your glutes from playing soccer and feel numbness or tingling, consider taking a few weeks off from the sport to allow the strain to heal.
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle, a small oval muscle that derives from the sacral spine, becomes excessively tight. If the muscle goes into spasm it can aggravate the sciatic nerve, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, and cause numbness in the glutes as well as tingling in the lower back and hamstring. Intense cardio such as soccer performed with an improper warm up and lack of adequate cooldown and stretching may contribute to Piriformis Syndrome.
Prevention
Numbness and tingling in the glutes may be eased by adhering to a more comprehensive warm up before you begin playing soccer, followed by a proper session of stretching exercises for the glutes following the game. Other options include performing yogic stretches for the hips and glutes, such as the pigeon pose.
Treatment And Rehabilitation
Rest ice and heat typically alleviate numbness and tingling in the glutes after soccer in the vast majority of cases according to Spine Health. In more severe cases your doctor may recommend an epidural steroid injection to diminish nerve inflammation, or massage therapy to loosen rigid glutes.
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