Question 1

what causes lower back pain just above the buttocks on the right side?

Accepted Answer

See below: Several things can.  You have symptoms which could be severe and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 2

what to if i am experiencing lower back pain near the buttocks?

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Buttock Pain: This can be the result of sacroiliac pain or referred lumbar pain. Pain in the si joint, where the pelvis meets the spine, is not terribly uncommon. This pain usually worsens with any weightbearing on pelvis (sitting, standing, lying on side). One or both sides may hurt. Injection is diagnostic, and pt usually helps. Referred pain may be  arthritic disc or nerve pressure. Piriformis another cause.

Question 3

experiencing lower back pain, is pain in the buttocks region typical?

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Yes: This is what is known as referred pain similar to when one may experience with a heart attack and the pain can go to the left arm even though the problem is in the heart.

Question 4

what can cause horrible lower back pain that radiates into the buttocks?

Accepted Answer

Pinched back nerve: A nerve compression in the lower back would be the most common cause; this can be from a slipped disc in the lower back pinching a spinal nerve root, or from arthritis of the bones around those nerves. If this happened suddenly, it means a disc could have slipped at the time the pain started. Treatment is not bedrest (except for maybe a day) but gradually increasing movement along with medications.

Question 5

for the past 2 or 3 days now i have this annoying lower back pain right about my buttocks. whenever i bend over sometimes it shoots right into my back?

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Sciatica: It is very likely you have sciatica.  The sciatic nerve can be irritated with carrying weight, excessive bending or a simple back strain. Furthermore the relative weakness of your ab muscles can contribute.  Recommend tylenol, (acetaminophen) exercise and ab strengthening.  Might want to check with a pt for help as well.

Question 6

i have lower back pain by buttocks area what is it? have neck arthritus

Accepted Answer

possibly SI joint: The sacroiliac joint is where the hip bones join the spine. Arthritis of this joint is often felt as pain in the buttocks sometimes extending down the thigh. It can be easily treated by an injection in the joint.

Question 7

i have lower back pain and burning in my buttocks and leg ?

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Sciatica: Leg pain radiating to buttocks/leg may be coming from a 'pinched nerve' in the lumbar (lower) spine. Pain can come/go depending upon the degree of nerve compression. An MRI scan will be able to show exactly which nerve is affected. The most important warning signs are leg weakness and change in bladder/bowel function. Development of these signs warrants an immediate visit to a physician.

Question 8

lower back pain over buttocks. worse when lying down or sitting. what could it be? is ice or heat better? don't remember doing anything to cause it

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Arthritis/stenosis: This could just be some arthritis of the back.  In an acute injury it is technically better to use ice.  If no injury, then which ever of ice or heat helps. You could also have some stenosis (just means narrowing) irritating (pinching) a nerve causing the buttock pain. If it doesn't get better on its own after a week or two consider doing some physical therapy to strengthen your core and back.

Question 9

i have a lower back pain for a week and it shoots a mild discomfort to my buttocks. at the same time i feel testicle discomfort but its on the inside.

Accepted Answer

See osteopathic doc: You will need to see if your testicular discomfort is related to your low back, and buttock pain, or separate.  In either case, it would be good to get a 2nd opinion from an osteopathic physician, who can examine your spine, and low back, pelvis, sacrum and see what is going on, and provide treatment.It will be immediate relief, and see what is going on with the testicles after omt(osteopathic tx).

Question 10

severe lower back pain, both sides down to buttocks.can't sit, or straighten back tried nsaids & pain meds, nothin helps lying down ok, hard to get up?

Accepted Answer

Low back pain: The pain you describe may be related to the lumbar spine or the pelvis and hips. I would recommend a visit to a neurosurgeon or spine specialist who may recommend physical therapy, pain management or an imaging study to evaluate and treat the pain.

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What can cause horrible lower back pain that radiates into the buttocks?

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For the past 2 or 3 days now i have this annoying lower back pain right about my buttocks. whenever i bend over sometimes it shoots right into my back?

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I have lower back pain by buttocks area what is it? have neck arthritus

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I have lower back pain and burning in my buttocks and leg ?

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Lower back pain over buttocks. worse when lying down or sitting. what could it be? is ice or heat better? don't remember doing anything to cause it

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I have a lower back pain for a week and it shoots a mild discomfort to my buttocks. at the same time i feel testicle discomfort but its on the inside.

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Severe lower back pain, both sides down to buttocks.can't sit, or straighten back tried nsaids & pain meds, nothin helps lying down ok, hard to get up?

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