What causes hip joint pain?
Sep 12, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Jian
Introduction
In general, pain in the buttock bones may be related to prolonged sitting, improper exercise, lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, osteoporosis, and other factors. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In daily life, one should maintain proper sitting posture, keep the back straight, avoid slouching or bending forward, and sit with the entire buttocks supported by the seat. Additionally, choosing an appropriate chair is advisable to help reduce pressure on the buttock bones.
Generally, pain in the buttock bones may be related to prolonged sitting, improper exercise, lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, osteoporosis, and other factors. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Prolonged Sitting
Sitting for extended periods or maintaining poor posture—such as incorrect sitting positions or using overly hard chairs—may lead to prolonged pressure on the muscles and bones of the buttocks, causing local blood circulation problems and resulting in pain. It is advised to adjust sitting posture, avoid prolonged sitting, stand up and move around periodically, and perform local massage or apply heat therapy to promote blood flow.
2. Improper Exercise
Excessive or incorrect forms of exercise, such as running or weightlifting, may overstretch or injure the bones, muscles, and ligaments in the buttock and pelvic areas, leading to pain in the buttock bones.
Treatment: Adjust exercise methods, avoid excessive loading, suspend relevant activities when necessary, and consider physical therapies such as heat application and rehabilitation treatments. Strengthen training to improve muscle balance.
3. Lumbar Disc Herniation
Degeneration or aging of the lumbar intervertebral discs may lead to disc herniation. The protruding nucleus pulposus can compress nerve roots, causing sciatica, which manifests as pain or numbness in the buttock bones, often accompanied by weakness or numbness in the lower limbs. Medications such as Gentongping Granules, Tongluo Qutong Plaster, and diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets may be used under medical guidance.
4. Sciatica
Sciatica is usually caused by damage or compression of the sciatic nerve—the main nerve extending from the spinal cord to the lower limbs. When compressed, it may cause severe pain in the buttocks, often accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower limbs. Patients may take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, or loxoprofen sodium capsules as directed by a physician.
5. Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis may be associated with aging, genetic factors, and others. In affected individuals, bone structure weakens and load-bearing capacity decreases, so even minor external forces may cause pain in the buttock bones. Common accompanying symptoms include reduced height, kyphosis (hunchback), and increased fracture risk. Treatment options include Xianling Gu Bao capsules, Gusongbao granules, and zoledronic acid injection, used under a doctor's supervision.
In daily life, maintain proper sitting posture: keep the back straight, avoid slouching or hunching, and sit fully on the seat with the buttocks. Additionally, choosing an appropriate chair is recommended to help reduce pressure on the buttock bones.
