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What Causes Severe Pain And Pressure In Tailbone Area And Lower Back?

Hi there, I have extreme pain and pressure feeling in my tailbone area as well as my right lower back. I have had an Xray, MRI and bone scan and nobody can see anything wrong. I have had this pain for about 8 months and it is not getting any better only worse? Please help.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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it might be coccydynia since pressure is coming on tail bone
apply icepack for 10-15 mins twice daily
Applying heat or a hot pack to the area after the first few days.
Avoiding sitting for prolonged periods, or placing any pressure on the area, as much as possible.
A custom pillow to help take pressure off the coccyx when sitting. Some find a donut-shaped pillow works well, and for others it is not the right shape and still puts pressure on the coccyx. Many prefer a foam pillow that is more of a U-shape or V-shape (with the back open so nothing touches the coccyx). Any type of pillow or sitting arrangement that keeps pressure off the coccyx is ideal.
If the tailbone pain is caused or increased with bowel movements or constipation, then stool softeners and increased fiber and water intake is recommended.
avoid forward bending
avoid driving and traveling for long distance
do back execises too
Stretching. Gently stretching the ligaments attached to the coccyx can be helpful. A physical therapist, chiropractor, physiatrist or other appropriately trained healthcare practitioner can provide instruction on the appropriate stretches.
Ultrasound. Physical therapy with ultrasound can also be helpful for pain relief.
mild manipulation will also helps
take care hope you get better soon follow this
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What Causes Severe Pain And Pressure In Tailbone Area And Lower Back?

it might be coccydynia since pressure is coming on tail bone apply icepack for 10-15 mins twice daily Applying heat or a hot pack to the area after the first few days. Avoiding sitting for prolonged periods, or placing any pressure on the area, as much as possible. A custom pillow to help take pressure off the coccyx when sitting. Some find a donut-shaped pillow works well, and for others it is not the right shape and still puts pressure on the coccyx. Many prefer a foam pillow that is more of a U-shape or V-shape (with the back open so nothing touches the coccyx). Any type of pillow or sitting arrangement that keeps pressure off the coccyx is ideal. If the tailbone pain is caused or increased with bowel movements or constipation, then stool softeners and increased fiber and water intake is recommended. avoid forward bending avoid driving and traveling for long distance do back execises too Stretching. Gently stretching the ligaments attached to the coccyx can be helpful. A physical therapist, chiropractor, physiatrist or other appropriately trained healthcare practitioner can provide instruction on the appropriate stretches. Ultrasound. Physical therapy with ultrasound can also be helpful for pain relief. mild manipulation will also helps take care hope you get better soon follow this