Painful buttocks sitting down or standing?

Pain in the ***: somewhat common condition - coccydynia - may be a sign of infection - pilonidal cyst. inflammation of the area can cause pain with sitting and standing - any other symptoms? - you could try warm sitz baths - or using a foam "donut" a course of OTC antiinflammatories might be useful. if these don't help - please make an appointment with your doctor. good luck