Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Buttock pain can come from arthritis, nerve compression, or overuse. ...

Sciatica is a common cause of pain in the buttocks. Many different conditions can cause sciatica. For example, piriformis syndrome or a herniated disc. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...