By the way, doctor: What can I do about ischial bursitis?
Ischial bursitis causes pain at the center of the buttock that may radiate down the back of the leg and be felt during walking, sitting, or even flexing the hip at rest. It's often confused with sciatica — pain caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. However, a clinician can usually tell the difference by doing a physical examination.
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