COCCYDYNIA is a medical term used to describe the pain & tenderness in the coccyx or tail bone area between the buttocks. It is also known as coccalgia, coccygeal neuralgia, or tail bone pain. The pain is most commonly prompted in a sitting position, & also occurs when the individual changes from sitting to standing position. CAUSES OF COCCYDYNIA ARE: Inflammation of tail bone, Obesity, In Female due to increased pressure during pregnancy & delivery, Due to some trauma(such as backward fall, difficult childbirth, repetitive sitting on a hard surface, etc.), Degenerative disc disease, Hyper or Hypo mobility of the Sacrococcygeal joint, or Fractured tail bone. SYMPTOMS OF COCCYDYNIA ARE: Severe lower back pain or radiating pain, Tenderness of coccyx, Pain is aggravated with repeated sitting or with the switch from sitting to standing position, & There may also be pain with defecation. Coccydynia can be diagnosed by a health care professional with the help of some diagnostic tests such as: Physical examination including inspection, palpation & observation, etc. Straight legs raise test and Radiographs. PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS OF COCCYDYNIA ARE: Cryo therapy (it will reduce pain & inflammation), Thermal Therapy, Ergonomic adjustment (posture correction exercises), Activity modification (such as using a standing desktop, avoid prolonged sitting, etc.), Use of cushions while sitting, Manual therapy(such as Massage, stretching, mobilization, & manipulation), Massage of levator ani muscle or the coccygeus muscles, Manipulation of coccyx &sacroiliac joint, Mobilization of the sacrococcygeal & intercoccygeal joint, Posterior mobilization to the thoracic spine, Stretching of the piriformis& iliopsoas muscles, Therapeutic modalities (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy ((ESWT), Short Wave Diathermy (SWD), Combo Therapy), Dietary changes(includes fiber-rich food and increase water intake in your diet). #coccydynia #coccydyniapaintreatment #coccydyniapain#coccydyniarelief #coccydyniatreatment #coccalgia #coccygodynia #coccygealpain #coccygealpainrelief #lowbackpain #posturalpain #posturecorrection #posturecorrectionexercises #extracorporealshockwavetherapy #extracorporealshockwave #shockwave #shockwavetherapy #shortwavediathermy #chiropractor #chiropractic #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #physiotherapyclinic #sportsphysiotherapy #sportsphysiotherapyclinic #physiotherapyclinicinsaket #physiotherapyclinicingurgaon #elitephysiotherapyandsportsinjurycentre