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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Discomfort In The Bottom Of Spine

So I have a lot of pain and discomfort when sitting, laying etc at the top of my bum crack and bottom of spine. It s been very painful and doesn t seem to be getting better.I had had this previously about 6-8months ago and my doctor gave me cream to use. Over time it went away however I m not sure it was the cream.I have now had this same pain again for a week and I can feel a lump/bump under my skin, which hurts to touch...What could this be?? And how do I get rid of it?
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi there.
Thanks for your question at HCM .

Tail bone pain responds best to offloading the pressure over it.Sitting cushion which is usually an horse show shaped or a doughnut shaped inflatable balloon cushion helps to offload pressure on tail bone. I suggest you to use it religiously irrespective of where you are sitting over at least 6 weeks to get any meanigful benefit from it. Also it is advisable to avoid sleeping directly over your back. Sleeping on the sides for a few weeks can help. Relieving the pressure over the tail bone is the most important step in relieving your pain. You can use any pain killer over initial few days. The lump is mostly the tip of tail bone .

If this lump is something you have noticed now only , it is best that you see a doctor and get it examined.(any new lump needs to be seen by a doctor)

Hope this helps.

All the best

Regards.

Hi there.Thanks for your question.

Tail bone pain responds best to offloading pressure over it.. I would suggest you to avoid sleeping directly over back .It is beat if you would sleep on sides for a few weeks.Also ccocyz cushion which is a horse show shaped or a ring shaped inflatable suiting baoon cushion helps. I suggest you to use it religiously irrespective of where yiu are sitting over at least 6 weeks to get good relief. Relief of pressure over the tail bone is the most important step in relieving your pain. You can use any pain killer over initial few days. Hope this helps

All the best

Regards.
Dr.SBK
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Discomfort In The Bottom Of Spine

Hi there. Thanks for your question at HCM . Tail bone pain responds best to offloading the pressure over it.Sitting cushion which is usually an horse show shaped or a doughnut shaped inflatable balloon cushion helps to offload pressure on tail bone. I suggest you to use it religiously irrespective of where you are sitting over at least 6 weeks to get any meanigful benefit from it. Also it is advisable to avoid sleeping directly over your back. Sleeping on the sides for a few weeks can help. Relieving the pressure over the tail bone is the most important step in relieving your pain. You can use any pain killer over initial few days. The lump is mostly the tip of tail bone . If this lump is something you have noticed now only , it is best that you see a doctor and get it examined.(any new lump needs to be seen by a doctor) Hope this helps. All the best Regards. Hi there.Thanks for your question. Tail bone pain responds best to offloading pressure over it.. I would suggest you to avoid sleeping directly over back .It is beat if you would sleep on sides for a few weeks.Also ccocyz cushion which is a horse show shaped or a ring shaped inflatable suiting baoon cushion helps. I suggest you to use it religiously irrespective of where yiu are sitting over at least 6 weeks to get good relief. Relief of pressure over the tail bone is the most important step in relieving your pain. You can use any pain killer over initial few days. Hope this helps All the best Regards. Dr.SBK