Ischial bursitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation (swelling) in your sit bones. “Not everyone describes the pain in the same way, but in general, it’s a deep ache in the buttock,” says ...

Ischial bursitis is a condition in which fluid filled sacs in the pelvis become swollen and painful. Sitting for long periods on hard surfaces is a common cause of ischial bursitis. Ischial bursitis ...

The ischial tuberosity is a bone in your lower pelvis that absorbs weight when you sit. You might also hear it referred to as your “sit bones.” If you’ve ever been sitting for a long time and noticed ...

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 ...

DEAR DRS. DONOHUE AND ROACH: I spent a few days, seven months ago, sitting on a hard chair. Since then, I have been dealing with pain upon sitting down. I was diagnosed with ischial tuberosity pain ...

Psoriatic arthritis and bursitis have some common symptoms, but different causes. Take breaks during repetitive tasks to lower your risk of bursitis. Bursitis treatment can involve rest, ice, and ...

Sciatica is a common cause of pain in the buttocks. Many different conditions can cause sciatica. For example, piriformis syndrome or a herniated disc. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.