Pain with Sitting
Sitting pain can vary in the area of the pelvis that is painful, the type of pain, and the severity of the pain. Most commonly, pain upon sitting is felt in the 'sit bones' or ischial tuberosities, in the perineum, and in the vulvar tissue in women. Less commonly, pain with sitting can be in the tailbone or coccyx area.
Pain upon sitting can be due to a variety of pelvic pain syndromes.
Diagnoses include:
Some people report that it feels like they are sitting on a golf ball. The pain typically begins as a discomfort that can gradually or quickly escalate into burning pain. Many people that suffer from pelvic pain find that sitting for extended periods of time increases their pelvic pain in general.
Disclaimer: The Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center seeks to educate the community on musculoskeletal causes of pelvic pain. Specific medical advice and/or answers to your personal health questions will require a full examination by one of our physical therapists. This website is not intended to be a substitute for a medical evaluation, but rather as an educational resource.