Are you suffering from tailbone pain and ignoring it from a long time? Read how tailbone pain physiotherapy will help
What is tail bone?
Tail bone is also known by the term coccyx or sitting bone. It is the end part of the spine having fused vertebrae, forms pelvic part
What is tail bone pain?
Tail bone pain is defined as a pain or discomfort at lower part of back bone or surrounding area of sitting bone, just over the middle of buttock line. It is also known as Coccydynia or Coccalgia
What causes tail bone pain?
● Coccyx fracture or dislocation
● Fall on sitting bone while climbing upstairs or downstairs or jumping
● Any accidental injury or post traumatic injury
● Prolong sitting
● During pregnancy
● Post child birth
● Obesity
● Surrounding soft tissue strain
● Prolong cycling
● Cyst / Tumor
● Piles / Hemorrhoids
● Prostate problem
● Infection
● Unknown cause
What are the symptoms of tail bone pain?
● Extreme Pain while sitting, aggravated on prolonged sitting. Pain may spread over the buttock area
● Pain while coughing
● Swelling, tenderness and bruise
● Unbearable discomfort resulting in immediate posture change
● Rectal pain
● Back pain
● Pain while urination, bowel movement, sexual intercourse
● Pain increase during mensuration
How physiotherapy is beneficial in relieving tail bone pain?
Physiotherapy for tailbone pain includes the following:
● Ice therapy helps in immediate swelling removal
● Hot fomentation helps in relieving pain
● Ultrasonic therapy helps in healing process
● IFT (Interferential therapy) and TENS (Trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulator) relieved pain and swelling
● Contrast bath therapy
● Coccyx mobilization by manual therapy and soft tissue manipulation is a part of coccydynia physiotherapy
● Pelvic floor muscle exercises
● Stretching and Strengthening exercises for back
● Core muscle strengthening
● Education regarding correct posture and ergonomic changes
● Sitz bath helps in muscle relaxation which is consider as a best tailbone pain treatment at home
● Swimming
● Use coccygeal cushion or ring or pillow for sitting
● Avoid sitting on hard surface and prolonged sitting
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