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Tailbone pain
I've been having a pain in tailbone since last 2 months. I slipped while running and fall in sitting position on the ground. It pains when I sit for a long time. kindly suggest.
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Only 2 things to do.
Take ice pack and use donut pillow whenever you sit.
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Tk laser therapy and ultrasonic therapy for few days.
X-ray must to see inside bony
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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Pain coming from Coccyx or tailbone is typically very painful and takes a long time to heal and settle down.
You need to take regular painkillers including anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac (provided you do not have any gastritis).
Minimise sitting in one place for a long time.
Use a Coccyx cushion or Polo mint cushion which is like a ring, when you sit down. Use it at all times when you sit for a long time.
Give this atleast 3-4 months to help the inflammation settle down.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
Consultant Spine Surgeon
MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)
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Take appointment from phtsiotherapist for application of ultrasound and u feel start feeling better within 3 - 4 sitting.
Also use coccygeal ring while sitting anywhere.
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