Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Buttock pain can come from arthritis, nerve compression, or overuse. ...

Pain in the buttocks can stem from a variety of conditions, and understanding the source is key to finding relief, according to Dr. Lacey Anderson. “If you have pain in the area of the buttocks where ...

When the sacroiliac joints become inflamed or irritated, it can cause lower back pain and stiffness. This is known as sacroiliitis. In some cases, the pain may also radiate into the hips, buttocks, or ...

Have lower back pain, hip discomfort and numbness in the rear end? It might be dead butt syndrome. Officially named gluteal amnesia, dead butt syndrome happens when people spends too much time sitting ...

Sciatica pain can occur anywhere along the sciatic nerve, including the hip, buttocks, and leg. It typically affects one side. Hip pain due to other causes may only affect the hip and require ...

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria is often found in the skin folds. Less commonly, this includes the buttocks. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a ...

Sitting for prolonged periods is known to raise the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity — but it can also contribute to "dead butt syndrome," according to health experts who ...

Back pain is wrapped in persistent myths, but many are far from the truth. From misconceptions about heavy lifting and bed ...

Everyone deals with random aches and pains from time to time. But when it comes to a sharp pain in the front of your thigh, there are several possible causes. The pain may be due to muscle injury, ...