How to relieve a sore butt

Buttock pain may be related to myofasciitis, lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, local skin lesions and other causes; it can be treated with general treatment, physical therapy, medication and surgery according to the cause. 1. Myofasciitis: myofasciitis of the buttocks, mainly caused by chronic strain, trauma, etc., will cause buttock pain, muscle tension and other symptoms. Usually, you should pay attention to rest, avoid sitting for a long time, avoid excessive activities; you can apply non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac sodium and other treatments. It can also be treated with hot compresses, massage, and fire cupping, which have a certain effect on relieving pain. 2. Lumbar disc herniation: when the protruding nucleus pulposus causes pressure on the nerve root, it will cause radiating pain in the buttocks and lower limbs. Usually pay attention to rest and avoid overuse of the lumbar region. It can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac sodium; it can also be treated with heat therapy and traction. If the nerve compression symptoms are serious and there are surgical indications, surgical treatment can be performed, such as minimally invasive nucleus pulposus removal. 3. Local skin lesions: such as boils, carbuncles, etc., which are mainly caused by infections, and the symptoms of redness, swelling and pain in the buttocks. Usually, avoid sitting for a long time and keep the local skin dry and clean; antibiotics such as cephalosporins can be applied for treatment, and incision and drainage can be carried out if there is a local abscess. 4. If it is caused by exertion and lactic acid accumulation, you need to rest. Usually it can be improved after rest. There are other reasons for buttock pain, if the symptoms continue to be unrelieved, you should go to the hospital in time for treatment.