What causes buttock pain?
Sep 22, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Jian
Introduction
In general, "butt" refers to the buttocks. Buttock pain may be caused by prolonged sitting, excessive exercise, coccyx fracture, sciatica, hip arthritis, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, one should maintain proper posture and relieve pain through methods such as heat application, acupuncture, massage, bed rest, and avoiding fatigue.
Generally speaking, "butt" refers to the buttocks. Buttock pain may be caused by prolonged sitting, overexertion, coccyx fracture, sciatica, hip arthritis, and other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment under a doctor's guidance. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:
1. Prolonged Sitting
Sitting for extended periods can lead to tightness in the buttock muscles and poor blood circulation, resulting in pain. In daily life, one should stand up and move around regularly, perform stretching exercises, and enhance flexibility of the buttock muscles.
2. Overexertion from Exercise
Intense physical activity may cause injury to the buttock muscles or ligaments, leading to pain. In the early stages of pain, applying ice packs can help reduce inflammation; later, heat therapy can be used to promote recovery.
3. Coccyx Fracture
A fall or impact may result in a fractured or bruised tailbone (coccyx), causing buttock pain, often accompanied by increased pain when sitting or standing, local swelling, and bruising. It is recommended to rest in bed using a side-lying position to reduce pressure on the coccyx.
4. Sciatica
Herniated discs or spinal structural abnormalities may lead to sciatica. When the sciatic nerve is compressed or damaged, it can cause radiating pain from the buttocks down the leg, possibly accompanied by numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and other symptoms in the lower limbs. Patients may take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, or loxoprofen sodium capsules under a doctor’s advice.
5. Hip Arthritis
Long-term physical labor may trigger hip arthritis. Wear and tear of the hip joint during heavy physical activity can cause buttock pain, possibly accompanied by joint stiffness, reduced range of motion, and nighttime pain. Under medical supervision, patients may use medications such as acetaminophen tablets, celecoxib capsules, or glucosamine sulfate capsules for treatment.
In daily life, one should maintain proper posture, relieve pain through methods such as heat therapy, acupuncture, and massage, get adequate bed rest, and avoid overexertion.
