Some people have experienced sitting down which causes pain and discomfort in the coccyx. There are many causes that can make someone experience sitting down, such as slipping or due to a traffic accident.
Coccyx or tailbone is located at the lower end of the spine. One important function of the coccyx is to support and maintain the stability of a person in a sitting position. Therefore, do not assume trivial injury to the coccyx.
When we fall in a sitting position, the coccyx may experience cracking, sliding, or bruising. In addition to falling, a hard impact directly on the coccyx, delivery, and infection can also injure the coccyx.
Pain in the coccyx can last for different periods of time, from briefly to more than two months. When the coccyx is injured, pain usually occurs when sitting, sitting, standing or walking.
Pain in the coccyx can also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as:
- Bruising or swelling in the tailbone area or lower back.
- Pain in the buttocks that spreads to the thighs and legs.
- Pain in the lower back.
- Pain during bowel movements, lifting things, bending over, or during sex.
How to Treat an Injury to the Coccyx
Some of the following independent treatment steps can help relieve pain in the coccyx:
- Avoid sitting too long in a hard surface.
- Use a soft donut pillow to reduce pressure on the coccyx. The hole in the middle of the pillow is useful to avoid the weight of the body resting on the injured coccyx.
- Compress the coccyx area using ice wrapped in cloth for 15-20 minutes. Do this four times a day, for several days after sitting down.
- Routinely eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation and hard stools. When the stool is hard, the coccyx may increase in pain especially when straining.
- Take nonsteroidal pain relievers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, or aspirin, as directed by your doctor. However, avoid taking this type of drug if you have kidney disease, are taking blood-thinning medications, have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, or gastric disorders. Therefore, always consult with a doctor before taking this type of drug.
Pain in the coccyx can generally be treated with the steps above. However, if the pain is severe enough, treatment by a doctor is needed.
Not infrequently, pain in the coccyx after falling down requires physiotherapy treatment, plus administration of medicines from a doctor. If the usual treatment is unsuccessful, the coccygectomy removal procedure may be one of the treatments to reduce pain due to tailbone injury.
Immediately consult a doctor if you experience a collision in the coccyx or fall down. With early treatment, more severe damage to the tailbone can be prevented.
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