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What Casues Pressure In Tailbone?

I was injured in January,pivot transferring and individual,when I hurt my lower back in the sacrum area ,there is central disk protrusion at L4-L5, with annular tear in the posterior portion,extends greatly to the Lt then to the Rt. There is central disk protrusion at L5-S1, annular tear in the posterior aspect, protrustion projects to both sides, Here is my issue about 3 months ago I started having very uncomfortable pressure in my tailbone area the pressure seems to be increasing. Any clue?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are having disc prolapse. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Rest is advisable in the lateral position with both hips and knees flexed. Neurotropic agents such as Mecobalamine is helpful in neuralgic pain.For further investigation you may require MRI of the area concern.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Casues Pressure In Tailbone?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are having disc prolapse. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Rest is advisable in the lateral position with both hips and knees flexed. Neurotropic agents such as Mecobalamine is helpful in neuralgic pain.For further investigation you may require MRI of the area concern.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.