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How To Get Rid Of The Pain In My Tailbone?

Im having tailbone pain for the last 7-8 months while sitting, mostly around the left side just below sacrum area. I have tried physiotheraphy, chiropractic treament and acupunture, helped to get some temporary relieve but still a long way to become normal. Any other solution?
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Pain occuring around the tail bone area (coccyx) is termed as coccydynia. Coccydynia is felt as a localized pain and will generally feel worse when sitting or with any activity that puts pressure on the bottom area of the spine.
* Sitz baths (which involves soaking hips and buttocks in warm water), which helps in providing pain relief
* Lean forward while sitting down
* Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion
* Apply heat or ice to the affected area
If no response is found with analgesic medications, then local corticosteroid injections are given to give a substantially long term pain relief, which may last from few weeks to months.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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How To Get Rid Of The Pain In My Tailbone?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Pain occuring around the tail bone area (coccyx) is termed as coccydynia. Coccydynia is felt as a localized pain and will generally feel worse when sitting or with any activity that puts pressure on the bottom area of the spine. * Sitz baths (which involves soaking hips and buttocks in warm water), which helps in providing pain relief * Lean forward while sitting down * Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion * Apply heat or ice to the affected area If no response is found with analgesic medications, then local corticosteroid injections are given to give a substantially long term pain relief, which may last from few weeks to months. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care