What is "Dead Butt Syndrome (DBS)?”
Gluteal amnesia, more commonly known as “dead butt syndrome” occurs when your body improperly or ineffectively activates the gluteal muscles. This is generally caused by prolonged sitting, as well as a sedentary lifestyle or overall under-activation of the gluteal muscles. The average adult is sedentary for 64% of the time they are awake. This is due to the overwhelming majority of adults working a desk job that requires almost no physical activity. This ultimately leads to symptoms of numbness, tingling, and even pain in the buttock region.