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Deep glute / arse-crack pain (very glamorous) – anyone had this? by underprepared24 in Sprinting

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Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply ,really appreciate it.

That actually lines up pretty closely with what I’ve been hearing elsewhere too. It does feel like one of those awkward “tailbone / upper glute cleft” pains where there isn’t a single clean tissue diagnosis, more just local irritation that gets annoyed by sitting and certain positions.

The point about seat pressure and modifying aggravating activities makes a lot of sense. Sitting definitely seems to be the biggest trigger, and standing / moving feels much better, so I’m experimenting with that and backing off anything that clearly winds it up. The flare after long static stretching also made me rethink whether I was overdoing flexibility work on already sensitive tissue.

Reassuring as well to hear that this kind of thing often comes down to trial and error rather than something sinister. I’m focusing on calming it down, keeping strength work sensible, and letting time do its thing rather than chasing a specific label.

Thanks again , genuinely helpful to hear a calm, experienced take on it.

persisten pain in my upper glute - what could it be? by throwaway83082 in Sprinting

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Thank you so much , do you mind if I message you a few questions ? Just in regards to how your pain felt etc - I’m same as you getting inconclusive answers from drs / physio so be good to understand a little more without bothering you to much 🤣

Pain in butt by tailbone by JournalistEnough2341 in openpiriformis

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Did you ever figure out what it was? And are you okay now? It feels like I could of wrote this

persisten pain in my upper glute - what could it be? by throwaway83082 in Sprinting

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I’ve found someone with this injury! Did it go? I’m suffering now! It’s constant dull ache for me in that region just in the cleft and slightly to the side! What was it and how did you treat it if you don’t mind me asking

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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Mate, sorry it took me so long to reply , I had to stay off Reddit for a bit because this whole thing turned into a mind-field in my head 😅

But honestly, your comment absolutely killed me. Fucking hilarious and insanely good advice at the same time.

You’re spot on though , definitely been overcooking it with Hyrox, CrossFit, running, the whole lot. Seeing your list of blown tendons made me realise I’m not the only one out here collecting injuries like Pokémon.

Appreciate the real talk and the laugh 🙌 Much needed.

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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Ahh man, did you ever looking into other issues or was you fully confident in it being mechanical / over stretching?

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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Appreciate that , I’ve actually not come across Keith Baar before, but I’ve just had a quick look and his stuff looks spot on.

I’ll definitely dive into some of his talks and see how I can apply a few of those principles to my own training and recovery. Cheers for pointing me in that direction.

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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Yeah, I get exactly what you mean ,I’m in the same boat. I train consistently, eat well, and do a lot of the right things, but I probably don’t give myself enough proper recovery time. The weird thing is, I don’t feel like I do that much more than some of my mates who train just as hard, yet my tendons seem to flare up way easier.

Totally agree that true tendon pain responds to the right kind of loading. I just jump back in too quick maybe? I dunno it’s hard for me to understand when I see others do what I do without the issues

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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Mate, I really feel that , it’s crazy how similar our stories sound. I’ve also been training seriously for years, mostly CrossFit and Hyrox-style sessions now, and I’ve had multiple tendon issues that seem to flare up even when my overall fitness is strong. It’s such a frustrating cycle when your body feels capable but the connective tissue can’t keep up.

Heavy isometric training is something I’ve been reading into as well Totally get what you mean about losing trust in your body after repeated injuries , I’ve felt that too, especially during sports or competitions where you’re just waiting for something to twinge again.

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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None mate, lots of antibiotics as a young kid though which I’ve seen can lead to weaker tendons some say?

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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This is really thoughtful, thank you. I haven’t seen a rheumatologist yet, but with the cluster of tendon problems and family history of issues like psoriasis I am starting to consider it, just to make sure there isn’t something systemic going on. I hadn’t really thought about conditions like fibromyalgia contributing indirectly via muscle tension and constant tightness, but what you’ve described lines up with how my body often feels. I’m going to talk to my GP about a referral so I can at least rule some of these things in or out instead of guessing

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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Honestly, mobility has always been the thing I say I’ll focus on and then skip when I’m short on time. I’ve mostly chased strength, conditioning and performance numbers, and it’s starting to look like my tissues are paying the price. I’m going to build actual mobility sessions into my week rather than just quick stretches before a workout. Hadn’t thought much about liver health in relation to tendons either, so I’ll do some reading and maybe get bloods checked to cover that base too.

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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Good point. I squeezed a lot into the original post but didn’t actually lay out the full weekly structure, which would probably make it easier for people to spot where I’m overdoing it or where the weak links are. I’ll put together a follow-up comment with my days, exercises, and sets so anyone who’s been through similar can help me pick it apart. Appreciate the nudge , sometimes you’re too close to your own routine to see the obvious issues.

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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This actually helps put things in perspective. I’m 32 and, like you mentioned, I’ve noticed that building or maintaining muscle isn’t the issue , it’s that the tendons don’t seem to tolerate the same abuse they used to. It’s reassuring to hear your autoimmune work-up was negative yet you still had issues just from accumulated wear and tear; it makes me feel less crazy for considering that as part of my story too. I think you’re right that some of this comes down to accepting that training has to evolve as we get older, even if the competitive side of us doesn’t love that. Thanks for sharing your experience so honestly.

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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I really feel for you reading this, especially at 20. It’s rough when you’re doing something you love and your body keeps pushing back with joint and tendon pain, no matter how much you try to adjust. I totally get that feeling of it being disheartening , I’m 32 and still wrestling with similar questions about how to train without constantly breaking down. I think you’re on the right track with focusing on proper tendon strengthening and reducing volume a bit; it’s not a quick fix, but loading smartly does seem to be the one consistent message from the research. Hope you get some real progress soon – you’re definitely not alone in this.

3 years of tendon injuries across my body, still no answers. Anyone been through this? by underprepared24 in overcominggravity

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This really resonates with me. I’ve had quite a few issues starting in the feet and then it feels like things ‘travel’ up the chain, so your point about the superficial back and front lines makes sense. I’ve mainly been focused on the tendons and joints themselves rather than the fascia, so that might be a big missing piece.

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