Going through the exact same thing right now (31 yo male). Have you had your hips looked at? I have some anterior pelvic tilt that isn’t helping my situation. I’ve been doing tons of glute/core exercises and also working on lengthening my hip flexors/quads. As for the sitting thing, I’ve found that sitting on a pad (Seat Cushion Pillow for Office... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) in a chair that has really good back support (you should be able to press you back flat against the chair) has helped immensely.
I have this pain too - it’s so severe that there are days where I can’t walk, especially if I overdo it at work. And then the severe tailbone pain aggravates the sciatic pain - it’s just a cycle of fun all around! 😵💫 My dr said donut/hemorrhoid pillows are okay, but to ideally search for coccydynia relief cushions.
I found this one on Amazon: Seat Cushion Pillow for Office Chair - 100% Memory Foam Firm Coccyx Pad - Tailbone, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain Relief - Contoured Posture Corrector for Car, Wheelchair, Computer and Desk Chair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5MNW5M4TTCAN22ZFAMKS
I’m not going to say it’s been life changing, but it does help, especially when sitting in hard or uncomfortable chairs (or even comfy ones, I’ll sit on it on my couch some nights if I’m really sore)
Maybe a memory foam chair cushion, something like this? A very thick bed pillow might be worth a try too especially if you already have one.
Same! This was the seat cushion I got from Amazon last Feb and it really seems to help! Seat Cushion Pillow for Office Chair - 100% Memory Foam Firm Coccyx Pad - Tailbone, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain Relief - Contoured Posture Corrector for https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_7Rpj3dc1a3dGb
Seat Cushion Pillow for Office Chair - 100% Memory Foam Firm Coccyx Pad - Tailbone, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain Relief - Contoured Posture Corrector for Car, Wheelchair, Computer and Desk Chair
Seat Cushion Pillow for Office Chair - 100% Memory Foam Firm Coccyx Pad - Tailbone, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain Relief - Contoured Posture Corrector for Car, Wheelchair, Computer and Desk Chair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_.nuVFbWZQSW0Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This one has served me well for nearly 2 years now. 650 hours or so on it and I don’t know how I flew without it. Honestly any cushion is going to be great compared to none. I’d say don’t spend too much unless you’ve tried a cheap one already. Protip if you’ve never flown with a cushion...you wanna throw this on top of the cushion already in the aircraft, you gotta double up.
When I still had it (I got surgery) mine was really severe when I would drive and my long commute to school was always the worst. I used this and it helped a lot. I do have a larger car so if your car is small you will be pretty high up.
I unfortunately went through the same as you. I’m 22 and my pain came out of nowhere starting in July. I later found out it’s from a large herniated disc. No idea how it happened. It was so extreme and in my entire right leg which made it nearly impossible to walk. I definitely had days where I didn’t want to continue on with my life. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I’ve been through xrays, mri, 6 weeks PT, epidural shot (only lasted 4 weeks), and finally surgery. Xrays don’t show anything for sciatica really so definitely push for an MRI. My primary care doctor was absolutely no help for me and I was finally able to get one with an orthopedic doctor (who later gave me my surgery)
It sounds like you might have a herniated disc, or it could also possibly be pain from the piriformis muscle. If pain is stemming from your butt (no better word to use than literally your cheek), that could be another good guess.
To help with the pain I used these
https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Cushion-Pillow-Office-Chair/dp/B07HD8B9SP
Penetrex lotion (from amazon) or CBD oils
Medications were always very short term reliefs for me and stretches almost made my pain worse so I don’t really have suggestions for that.
If you have any questions please ask.
I’ve been using this one https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Cushion-Pillow-Office-Chair/dp/B07HD8B9SP It’s pretty good.
I had a cushion kind of like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Cushion-Pillow-Office-Chair/dp/B07HD8B9SP
I ordered her this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD8B9SP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
to try as some folks in the reviews said it helped with sitting after back surgery. Going to have her try that at home for a week before committing to buying tickets.
A bit of mobility helps from what I understand as it takes pressure off of the area temporarily.
I bought one from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD8B9SP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I wanted to share the link of the one I bought my husband but it was acting a bit funny. See if this works for ya.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD8B9SP/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
If not its a cushion on amazon by a brand called 5 star united. My husband had a simple fistulotomy three weeks ago and was using this cushion to sit at the dinner table by day 3. We take it everywhere including today, his first day back at work, which is all labor work but he used it in his truck to drive. He really believes it has helped him and worth the $50 or so that I paid.
FYI his farts also seemed to slip out at first. We are just over 3 weeks out and this isn't really the case anymore. His fistula involved no muscle for reference.
You pay for what you get. $200 is going to be more of the same for what you already have.
The cozy roadie that you linked above or the stealth chairs are both good options. https://stealthchair.com
Otherwise I got one of these cushions and it helps a bit…but I’d still prefer a better seat. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
in the mean time you might want to buy one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Cushion-Pillow-Office-Chair/dp/B07HD8B9SP
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I bought one of these when I was in the dorms and it was such a game changer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7ZCCYVSZPDWHEAVA49JD
Here is a link to the same one I have. Read the reviews! It is heavenly. https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Cushion-Pillow-Office-Chair/dp/B07HD8B9SP/ref=sr_1_16
Have you looked into a coccyx pillow? I bought this one on Amazon for work and it’s helped me. It’s not also lower back support so that maybe something missing for you.