If you have these dimples on your lower back, here’s what they mean
If you’ve ever looked at yourself in the mirror and noticed two symmetrical dimples just above your buttocks, at the base of your spine — don’t be surprised.
These tiny indentations, located on either side of the sacrum, are known as Venus dimples. Their shape, symmetry, and mysterious placement have long fascinated people and sparked curiosity.
But what lies behind this seemingly simple anatomical feature?
Nature’s artistic touch
Venus dimples are small indentations at the lumbosacral junction, where the skin dips slightly due to the structure of the underlying tendons and ligaments.
They form while you’re still in the womb, as your spine and surrounding tissues develop. So if you have them, you carry a subtle imprint of nature’s embryonic artwork on your body.
And no — they’re not a sign of any disorder. Quite the opposite: they are a completely natural trait, just like dimples in your cheeks when you smile or a little cleft in the chin.
Who gets this “gift” from nature?
About one in ten people has Venus dimples — a beautiful example of human anatomical diversity.
They’re often more visible in people with a low percentage of body fat in the lower back area, but they can occur in all body types.
Interestingly, these dimples can be inherited — if one of your parents has them, your chances of having them are higher too.
Are they important for your health?
The medical answer is clear: these dimples serve no physiological function. They don’t affect your flexibility, posture, muscle strength, or mobility. They are simply a beautiful detail that nature gave you.