I can sit down and whether or not I have pain depends on what kind of day pain wise I am having. Mostly I can sit down anytime. I will tell you that sitting is an irritant and sitting for long periods of time really ramps up the pain for me. Also depends on what kind of seat you are sitting on. Long term sitting in a hard chair is terrible. Sitting around my house in comfortable a chair is no problem. I hardly notice the pain. I can always sit. I have just learned which type of seats to avoid if possible.