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Coccyx Pain

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The small triangular bone made up of three or five rudimentary vertebrae in know as coccyx – also commonly known as the tail bone. These vertebrae may or may not be fused together, and it is usually joined to the lower part of the sacral bone, supported by the ligaments on all three sides. The tail bone also has nerve supply, and it as has the pelvic muscles attached to its tip.

Sometime a person my experience localized pain in this bone; this condition is known as coccyx pain. It is also referred to as coccydynia or coccygodynia interchangeably, or simply tailbone pain. 

Causes of Coccyz Pain

Because the disc tends to hit the nerve roots directly and may occur at many different points in the spine, symptoms can vary considerably. Some herniated disc symptoms include:
  • Long term pain, especially in the lower back.
  • Radiating pain to other areas of the body, including the back of the leg.
  • Tingling or numbness in the legs and/or feet.
  • Increased pain when moving, with much less pain when sitting or laying down
  • Feelings of muscle weakness.
  • Symptoms can differ depending on where the herniated disc is in your spine. However, lower back and long term pain is often associated with herniated discs

Symptoms of Coccyx pain

The most common symptom of this condition is pain. This pain tends to worsen while sitting and leaning backwards, as this increases the pressure on the coccyx. Patients usually find it comfortable when they are seated, leaning forward, or standing.

Diagnosis of Coccyx pain

Diagnosis of the coccyx pain involves static and dynamic tests. Static tests include x-rays that help reveal a fracture in that region. Spinal MRI scans are also carried out by doctors to help rule out the possibility of a disc prolapse as the root of the pain. A dynamic test a physician may resort to is lateral X-rays, which involves taking a scan while sitting as well as standing, as this can disclose any posterior displacement of the tailbone, which happens only while a person is seated. 

Treatments for Coccyx pain

This condition is very difficult to treat, and long-term relief can be obtained only when the treatment is directed towards the source of the pain. Thus, a thorough diagnosis is very important. Some common treatments include sacro-coccygeal joint injections, which contain a mixture of steroids and small amount of anesthetics.
The coccyx can also be maneuvered to fall into its original position in cases where it gets wrongly placed. Some other popular treatment methods include trigger point injections, prolotheraphy, spinal manipulation, and facet joint injections. Surgery is usually the last step that the doctors resort to. In a surgical treatment, the coccyx is removed if it is determined to be the cause of the pain. 

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