Suggest effective treatment for swollen and painful coccyx bone
Patient: I have had spinal surgery almost 2 years ago. Upper spine. c5,c6, Infused with metal. Last October had another car accident. In pain ever since. Was always in pain but now worst. Slipped on stairs 1 week ago. Now coccys area is swollen and hurts. How long does this injury lasts? Doctor: Hi,Thanks  for  your query.You are suffering from coccydynia- inflammation of the bony area (tailbone or coccyx)Cure for your coccyx pain-1.Use a well-padded seat when sitting and avoid long periods of sitting when possible.2.Do sitz bath- take warm water in a tub and sit in this.It will relax the muscles around the coccyx.3.Do exercises that will strengthen your tailbone's supporting muscles and stretch ligaments near the pain. Consult a physiotherapist for this. Therapists may perform a combination of:Levator ani massage and Levator ani stretching.4.Correct your posture. Poor posture may be contributing to your tailbone pain. Try to sit upright. If you get a sharp pain when getting up from a sitting position, lean forward and arch your back before rising.5.You can take anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.6.Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care