Sciatica is a common cause of buttock pain that occurs when the sciatic nerve gets compressed or pinched. It causes nerve ...

Lower back pain which is irritated by leaning backwards. Downhill running can often make things worse. Prolonged standing can bring on symptoms. Some referral into the buttock area is normal.

Sciatica is caused by compression or pinching of nerves in the lower back, causing inflammation and pain. Its main symptom is pain radiating from the buttock and down nerves in the leg.