Why does the back of my buttocks hurt?
Why does the back of my buttocks hurt? Causes of pain in the buttocks range from temporary annoyances, such as bursitis, bruising, piriformis syndrome, muscle strain, and shingles, to more serious diseases with long-term consequences, such as cancer, arthritis of the sacroiliac joints, and herniated disc with sciatica. How do you relieve sciatic pain in the buttocks? You canApply ice or heat to bring down swelling and relieve pain. You can use one or the other, or switch back and forth between ice and heat. Do gentle stretches of your legs, hips, and buttocks.Rest to give the injury time to...