Due to cold weather body tries to contract muscles and restore heat inside the body. Being aware of body posture is important to prevent muscle spasm over the body.

Unknowingly, people might contract butt muscles during activities of daily living like standing, sitting etc. Contraction of glutes (Butt) muscles restricts hip movements like bending, squatting. It can also change the alignment of upper back and head which can lead to tightness of back and neck muscles, resulting into pain. ????

How to stop glute gripping? ????

Think about softening buttocks and the knee joints while standing. Do not lock the knee joints. In sitting, think about relaxing butt muscles and distributing body weight equally over the “Sit bone”. Always try and maintain your pelvic bone in neutral position while sitting. ????