Ischial bursitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation (swelling) in your sit bones. “Not everyone describes the pain in the same way, but in general, it’s a deep ache in the buttock,” says ...

Q: I was just diagnosed with hip bursitis. What will my treatment entail? A: Your hip has several fluid-filled sacs, called bursae. They cushion the hip joint. When one of these sacs becomes irritated ...

Q: Seven months ago, I spent a few days sitting on a hard chair. Since then, I have been dealing with pain upon sitting down. The diagnosis was ischial tuberosity pain (weaver’s bottom). What can be ...