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Ischial tuberosity/ bursitis (sit bone) pain

Posted by sash @sash, Dec 6, 2022

Anyone found effective treatments for this pain aggravated by sitting and prolonged standing? Tried shockwave, injections, acupuncture, dry needling,
PT, etc.

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sharoncsmith | @sharoncsmith | Jul 14 1:00pm

I have had steroid injections in my bursa, and also in my back with no relief. I had a lumbar Radio frequency, ablation, which helped for two months, the first time, but not at all the second time. Now, my doctor is looking at the mild procedure. If you have had that for ischial, tuberosity pain, I would like to hear about your results. I only have pain when I sit.

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sharoncsmith | @sharoncsmith | Jul 14 1:03pm
In reply to @jaswii "looking for a seat cushion that actually works for ischial tuberosity? None that I have tried..." + (show)
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looking for a seat cushion that actually works for ischial tuberosity? None that I have tried seem to work at all. PT work helps a little and seated leg lifts with a tennis ball under the hamstrings helps. Gradually moving the tennis ball higher up just below the bone but not on it provides a good stretch for some relief. If I could find a good seat cushion that isolates and takes pressure off the sit bone I might improve, So far none really deliver. Has anyone found a seat cushion that really works that also has a cut out for the tailbone?

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The only thing that has helped me is a blowup donut, Blown up to about 1/4 full. When the pain is bad nothing helps.

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sharoncsmith | @sharoncsmith | Jul 17 5:12pm

I have been dealing with this for four years. I have had injections, lumbar RFA’s, and nothing seems to help now. I have A problem only when I sit. Cannot sit for more than an hour. My doctor has suggested a minimally invasive lumbar. (Mild procedure). Has anyone had this procedure for sit bone pain? I am fortunate that walking doesn’t bother me.

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