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Suggest Effective Treatment For Swollen And Painful Coccyx Bone

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?
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
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
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Suggest Effective Treatment For Swollen And Painful Coccyx Bone

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