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Pain in the hamstring region can originate from the lower back, sacroiliac joints or muscles of the buttocks such as the gluteus maximus and piriformis muscle. Tension or injury in these areas can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and refer pain down into the hamstrings and lower leg. The patient will be likely to have a history of lower back pain.
