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With such a powerfull name as Gluteus Maximus it is odvious that if it is weak or un noticed it will cry out for attention :)

First off here is a little more information about the muscle:

The gluteal group of muscles consists of 3 muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus. "Gluteus" is Greek for rump. "Maximus" is the largest of the muscles and "Minimus" the smallest. The role of the Gluteus maximus is different from the medius and minimus muscles because of their attachment points.

Pain in the neck and in the upper back are related to weakness in the same areas.

Often pain that is perceived in the mid back, between the shoulder blades, comes from weakness in the upper back muscles, due to being overstretched for long periods at a time ( sitting/driving/ desk work).These same muscles can create headaches.

Neck pain and weakness in the neck muscles can create head aches, neck pain and pain between the shoulder blade also.

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By increasing the movement in your shoulders you will decrease the stress on your arms and forearms. If you have numb or altered sensation in your hands or decreased strength. Start by releasing your shoulders, neck and chest, then you can work on your forearms.

Here are some great yoga videos to help you succeed.

Yoga for shoulders-and-upper-back

Chest-Opener