The ischial tuberosity is a bone in your lower pelvis that absorbs weight when you sit. You might also hear it referred to as your “sit bones.” If you’ve ever been sitting for a long time and noticed ...

Ischial bursitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation (swelling) in your sit bones. “Not everyone describes the pain in the same way, but in general, it’s a deep ache in the buttock,” says ...