@trishj46 Hello, I had some discomfort and some sitting pain in that area. It was in the whole glute region, too, as well. I am convinced for me tight muscles / myofascia were causing nerve compression (not quite "nerve entrapment" but close). I found the enzymes nattokinase (Drs. Best, 2000 U), serrapeptidase (Biomedix Lab) and lumbrokinase (Drs. Best) - all available on Amazon helped me a lot. It took a while (several months). You take those on an empty stomach between meals. They may help digest scar tissue / adhesions / relieve some tension and relieve nerve irritation. That is definitely "alternative medicine". However, barring it causes you stomach/digestive issues the only other side effect of those generally reported is to avoid if you have a blood disorder or are on blood thinners already and perhaps discontinue if you get an infection. Otherwise, these enzymes have been used by many for years.

For me, stretching and exercising along with the above enzymes helped my tension go away along with other supplements (resveratrol, quercetin, higher vitamin C with several meals up to the maximum limit (<2000 mg/day)). While speculative, these supplements may work in aiding proper tissue remodeling and lessen the nerve pain somewhat if it is caused by tight muscles. For exercise, I also use a vibrating platform as well as lift weights, do pilates exercises and TRX suspension exercises. Also, have you seen a pelvic floor physical therapist? Tried to relieve internal trigger points (like described in the book "a headache in the pelvis" by Anderson and Wise)? Tried Kegels while sitting? Trigger points can often cause this type of pain internally. That could be the source of the pain. Obviously, work with your physical therapists and follow their recommendations, too, and do things you can tolerate. Some exercises may not be agreeable to you. Those are some options if you are able to do those. Good luck.

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