coccydynia

Coccydynia

Ever felt pain in your tailbone region when sitting down?  It can be a sharp pain, or just a dull, throbbing pain which made it difficult or painful to sit.

Don’t neglect! it could be a symptom of coccydynia, commonly referred to as inflammation of the tailbone.

Coccydynia  is persistence pain in the coccyx (tail bone area) usually due to sitting for long hours in wrong posture caused by inflammation and injury to Coccyx. It has significant effect on the quality of life.

Causes of Coccydynia:

  • Sitting continuously
  • Direct Trauma (Fall on buttocks)
  • Post pregnancy/delivery
  • Over tension muscles (anal levator)
  • Occurs when the bone in the Coccyx moved beyond limit Range of Motion

Anatomy:

The Coccyx is a small bone present at the bottom of spine, made up of 5 rudimentary fused vertebras and is the lowest part of spinal column. The anterior aspect of Coccyx acts as attachment site of ligament and muscles (pelvic floor functions).

Coccyx supports the position of anus and gluteus Maximus. The damage to the muscle/ligament can cause abnormal position of Coccyx.

Coccydynia Affects:

  • Women are more prone than men (due to position of bones)
  • Bankers, Software engineers
  • Motor biker
  • Sportsman (Skating, rugby etc.)

The size of Coccyx varies from individual to individual. In men, hip alignment is more upright and sacrum is rotated inward whereas in women, hip is tilted forward and sacrum is rotated outward.  While sitting men primarily bear more weight on lower part of hip called “Ischial tuberosity” and women more likely to bear some weight on Coccyx.

Females are at high risk of getting Coccydynia due to increase pressure in pregnancy or delivery.

Coccydynia  typically occur when the bone in the Coccyx moved beyond limit range of motion which causes the ligament between the bones of Coccyx inflamed.

Symptoms of Coccydynia:

  • Experience pain during sitting
  • Pain when coming out of seated position
  • Tenderness of Coccyx
  • Radiation pain due to lumber disc lesion.

Our  Treatment Approach:

If you are tackling with coccydynia, you do not have to resign yourself to these symptoms being part of your daily life. At Advanced Spine and Knee Hospital, our team of innovative spine surgeons regularly helps patients identify and treat tailbone-related conditions. Through proper diagnosis and patient-centric care, we strive to provide safe and compassionate long-term solutions for coccydynia and any related concerns.

The treatment options may include one or a combination of the below:

  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Physical or chiropractic therapy
  • Cortisone injections
  • Postural adjustments
  • Nerve stimulation

Some research shows that patients may experience temporary relief from their symptoms if they avoid prolonged sitting while leaning forward while resting, wearing loose-fitting clothes and/or using laxatives if coccydynia seems to cause more pain during bowel movements. Through advanced pain mapping techniques, Advanced Spine and Knee Hospital is able to pinpoint and alleviate the coccydynia of many men and women.

Don’t Wait: Get treatment for your Coccydynia today. Pain can be exhausting, especially if the simple act of sitting down causes intense pain. You don’t have to live in pain; we can help! Visit us today!

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