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What Is The Reason For Pain In Tail Bone While Sitting Down?
In the last month or so ive felt pain in my tail bone when sitting down. The pain get strong when I have to get up from the seated position. Ive never fallen or had any other back pain prior to the on set of this pain. Having a pillow or cushion hasn t helped.
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From your description it seems that you are having inflammation of the sacrococcygeal joint or coccydynia.
You can follow these lifestyle modifications:
1.) Eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables, this will avoid pain.
2.) Apply ice packs or heat pads to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, 4 times a day.
3.) You can purchase a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This has a hole in the middle of it to prevent your tailbone from contacting the flat surface and thus avoiding pain.
4.) Avoid sitting for long periods of time. When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone.
5.) Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
From your description it seems that you are having inflammation of the sacrococcygeal joint or coccydynia.
You can follow these lifestyle modifications:
1.) Eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables, this will avoid pain.
2.) Apply ice packs or heat pads to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, 4 times a day.
3.) You can purchase a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This has a hole in the middle of it to prevent your tailbone from contacting the flat surface and thus avoiding pain.
4.) Avoid sitting for long periods of time. When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone.
5.) Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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