It’s a rather cheeky nickname but “dead butt syndrome” is a real thing. And it can cause real problems. No ifs, ands or buts about that. “Dead butt syndrome” is the nickname for gluteal amnesia. Your ...

You will have hit rock bottom. Does your booty feel like it’s falling asleep? You could have “dead butt syndrome,” a real and increasingly prevalent condition that causes people’s posteriors to go ...

You’re well aware that a sedentary lifestyle isn’t exactly great for your health, but did you know that sitting on your tush all day can lead to something called dead butt syndrome? And while the name ...

The name may be silly, but it can lead to problems down the road, an expert tells PEOPLE Getty Dead butt syndrome may be a trendy, funny term — but it refers to real warning signs that something may ...

Office chair butt is an unwelcome side effect of your workday. Here's what causes it—and how to treat and prevent it.

Buttock pain can come from arthritis, nerve compression, or overuse. Sciatica is pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Osteoarthritis can cause a dull, aching pain in the ...

The shape of the gluteus maximus differs significantly in diabetics, according to new findings from 61,000 MRI scans. Photo: Getty Images / Adene Sanchez Few people associate the shape of the buttocks ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “Office chair butt” refers to the negative effects of ...

A new study suggests the size and shape of your gluteus maximus may be connected to your overall metabolic health and likelihood of developing diabetes. Subtle changes in the shape of the butt may ...

Though the structure of your posterior is decided primarily by genetics, butt implants and other increasingly popular procedures can reshape the look of your buttocks for a more aesthetically pleasing ...

The term "Mom Butt" or “Pancake Butt” refers to a loss of "junk in the trunk" or a flat butt that commonly appears after childbirth. It's slang for postpartum buttocks that have grown larger, saggier, ...