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Sometimes referred to as deep buttock pain, other causes of this type of pain include spine problems (including herniated discs and spinal stenosis), sciatica, and hip bursitis. The diagnosis of piriformis syndrome is often given when all of these diagnoses are eliminated as possible causes of pain.
Pain in the buttocks and hip may originate from the sacroiliac joint. Individuals who sit for long periods of time may have pain in these joints due to tight muscles and ligaments. Pain may also be caused by trauma, arthritis or pregnancy.