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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In Buttocks Upon Getting Up?
Nagging pain on my left side of my buttocks area, very stiff when i get up from chair and can feel when sitting for a while. Been getting worse from 1 year ago. Have to carefully tie my shoes in the mornings, try stretching but not getting any better or flexible
Fri, 8 Nov 2019
Hello,
Sciatica is a common cause of buttock pain. When a person injures or overworks the piriformis muscle, it can press on the sciatic nerve.
The sciatic nerve runs down from the lower spine through to the buttocks and the back of the thigh. The pressure of the muscle on the sciatic nerve causes the pain known as sciatica.
I suggest you to visit your doctor for relaxing and strengthening exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician
Sciatica is a common cause of buttock pain. When a person injures or overworks the piriformis muscle, it can press on the sciatic nerve.
The sciatic nerve runs down from the lower spine through to the buttocks and the back of the thigh. The pressure of the muscle on the sciatic nerve causes the pain known as sciatica.
I suggest you to visit your doctor for relaxing and strengthening exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician
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