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A pulling sensation in my buttock and the back of my thigh when I raise my leg

Asked by a member on May 10, 2026한국어

This question was asked in Korean and answered by Korean body care experts. Read the original or ask your own question on the Korean site.

Area
Buttock and back of thigh
Started
Recurring recently

You know that stretch at the gym where you lie down and lift one leg up toward the ceiling? My left leg goes up smoothly, but when I lift only my right leg, I get a sharp, tingling sensation and a really strong pulling feeling from near the back of my pelvis, around the buttock bone, down the back of my thigh.

If I try to force it higher, my lower back starts feeling sore too. Could I have a herniated disc? I’m scared to go to the hospital, so I thought I’d post here first...

Key takeaways

  • Even when discomfort is limited to one area, it can help to look at nearby movement and daily habits too.
  • It may help to first observe recurring postures and movement patterns rather than start with something more intense.

Warning signs

  • If the discomfort worsens quickly or makes everyday movements difficult
  • If numbness or tingling, changes in sensation, or weakness occur as well
  • If unusual signs such as swelling, warmth, or pain at night persist

Answers1

BodyRipple expert

May 14, 2026

Severe pulling in the buttocks and back of the thigh when you lift your leg while lying down may be due to nerve compression from a disc, but it is also quite likely to be related to instability of the sacroiliac joint at the back of the pelvis and excessive asymmetrical tension in the hamstrings (the muscles at the back of the thigh). If the pelvis is rotated or unstable to one side, the rotational axes of the left and right hip joints move differently when you lift your leg.

If the right iliac bone is tilted forward, the hamstrings are already stretched taut. As a result, even a slight leg lift can reach their limit and cause a sharp, prickling pain and a tingling sensation. If you ignore the pain and forcefully raise your leg as if doing a split, you put even more strain on the ligaments at the back of the pelvis.

For now, don’t lift your leg with the knee fully straight. Start with gentle mobility work, bending the knee slightly and drawing only the hip toward your chest. If you are not experiencing acute disc symptoms such as tingling that progresses to loss of sensation in your toes or problems with urination or bowel movements, it would be a good idea to have your lower-body alignment checked by a bodycare professional who can work on aligning the pelvis’s asymmetrical axis and balancing tension in the myofascial chains on both sides.

An online response alone can’t determine your individual condition, so if the discomfort gets worse or you also experience tingling, weakness, or changes in sensation, we recommend getting checked at a medical institution.