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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q 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 (weaver’s bottom). Would you ...

Q: I was just diagnosed with hip bursitis. What will my treatment entail? A: Your hip has several fluid-filled sacs, called bursae. They cushion the hip joint. When one of these sacs becomes irritated ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I was just diagnosed with hip bursitis. What will my treatment entail? DEAR READER: Your hip has several fluid-filled sacs, called bursae. They cushion the hip joint. When one of these ...

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 Dr. K: I was just diagnosed with hip bursitis. What will my treatment entail? Dear Reader: Your hip has several fluid-filled sacs, called bursae. They cushion the hip joint. When one of these ...

Q: Seven months ago, I spent a few days sitting on a hard chair. Since then, I have been dealing with pain upon sitting down. The diagnosis was ischial tuberosity pain (weaver’s bottom). What can be ...