{"id":7165,"date":"2019-06-06T06:01:52","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T06:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7165"},"modified":"2021-04-12T18:27:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T18:27:00","slug":"14-simple-ways-to-lessen-tailbone-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-simple-ways-to-lessen-tailbone-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Simple Ways to Lessen Tailbone Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You stand and your back hurts, you sit and it still is hurting. No matter what type of position that you get into, you cannot get any type of relief from the pain in your lower back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this sounds familiar there is a chance that you are suffering from tailbone pain. Pain located in the tailbone area is referred to as coccydynia. The coccyx or tailbone is located between the buttocks and above the anus. If this bone <\/a>gets inflamed you may experience tenderness and pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are sitting it aggravates the pain. There are many things that may cause a person to experience pain in the tailbone. One of the most common causes of tailbone pain is simply falling. Pregnancy can cause this type of pain as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain sports such as rowing, cycling, and bowling can lead to this type of pain as well. If you are suffering from tailbone pain there are a few simple things that you can do to lessen this pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Epsom Salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you hear the word salt you may automatically think about something that you put on your food. However Epsom salt<\/a> is not a salt that you eat. The name comes from the chemical structure of this substance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Epsom salt is added to water it breaks down into sulfate and magnesium. Adding some Epsom salt to a warm bath allows the body to soak these chemicals in. This can help to reduce swelling, pain, and bruises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When taking an Epsom salt bath it is important to use water that is quite warm. Add at least one or two cups of the salt to the bath. You should make sure that you soak your feet in the Epsom salt water for a minimum of twelve minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you are relaxed during this time. A warm bath can be quite relaxing and sometimes just eliminating stress can go a long way in helping with your pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to tailbone pain, one of the most useful remedies that you can use is ice. Icing a sore area can quickly reduce swelling and any soreness<\/a>. It can also promote the health of the muscle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help ease tailbone pain, first wrap an ice pack with a towel. You will then want to place the ice pack on the area of your back that hurts the most. Try to relax during this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ice may be shocking at first, but you will get used to the coldness after about a minute or so. The back may start to become numb. Make sure that you only keep the ice pack on the area for no more than twenty minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the best results, you will want to do this type of ice treatment a few times each day. Make sure to allow several hours in between each of the ice treatments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3.  Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While icing your tailbone is important after an injury to help reduce any inflammation or swelling, heat can help with the pain as well. Heat can help to loosen up your muscles <\/a>and alleviate some of the pain that you may be experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from arthritis, heat may not be the best option. If you are suffering from tailbone pain, discuss the issue with your doctor to determine the best course of action. If you are told to use heat, using moist heat is typically the best option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply the heat to the area that is in pain for about twenty minutes. It is a good idea to use heat before your workout or before going to physical therapy as this will help to loosen up the area before you put any strain on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are healing from an injury or suffering from a condition that causes tailbone pain, strengthening the muscles around the area is very important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Massages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you are suffering from tailbone pain, chances are that you do not want anyone to touch your back at all. In fact, there are some causes of tailbone pain that actually make the area quite tender to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a good solid massage <\/a>can be just what you need in order to begin the healing process. It is important to note that if you are going to try a massage to help ease your pain you need to focus on trigger points throughout the back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seek out any of the tender spots on the back and then press into them. Do this while you are stretching out your back. These tender spots will feel tight. Make sure to use massage oil to help encourage the flow of blood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The oil will also help to increase the flexibility of the back and the massaging will help stretch out the muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are times when you are experiencing tailbone pain when all you really need to do is take some time to relax. Resting your back can go a long way when it comes to dealing with pain in the lower area of the back.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you lay in a position that is the most comfortable for them that you are dealing with. Elevating the legs may help to stretch out the tailbone and reduce pressure on the area that is bothering you. Elevating the legs also helps to improve blood <\/a>flow throughout the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An increase in the flow of blood can go a long way when it comes to healing all areas of the body. Getting into any position that helps to take the pressure off the tailbone, even if just for a little bit, can provide you with some much-needed relief from the pain that you are experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. Losing Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Being overweight <\/a>can cause many different health issues. One problem that many people who are overweight suffer from is tailbone pain. The reason for this is because the additional weight they are carrying puts added pressure on their bones and joints. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from tailbone pain, one of the best things that you can do is to try to lose some weight. Losing just five pounds can be beneficial when it comes to helping to ease some of the pressure off of your joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons that you should consider losing weight including the fact that it can decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease. If you are struggling with losing weight, talking to a dietician may be beneficial. They will be able to help you plan a diet that can get you on your way to losing the weight that you need to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A personal trainer can help develop an exercise program for you that can further your weight loss journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8. Physical Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Occupational or physical therapy<\/a> can be one of the best long term treatment options available to help you get back to your normal routine more quickly. While taking over the counter medication can provide short term relief, physical therapy can help you achieve your normal activities for the long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been clinical trials that show that physical therapy and prescribed exercises can help to heal many types of conditions. This includes arthritis as well as joint impingement, and other ailments associated with the joints, muscles, and bones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from lower back or tailbone pain, seeking physical therapy and doing specific exercises can help to strengthen the tendons and muscles that surround it. Strengthening the muscles and tendons is important as this can help to prevent further injury and can also help to alleviate the pain that you are experiencing. This can help you resume normal activities more quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

9. Manipulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you injure the coccyx due to trauma<\/a>, such as slipping and landing in a seated position, it could affect more of the vertebrae in the lower back. You must receive an X-Ray of the lumbar spine to check for damage to other discs. In some cases, you might cause bulging in some of the other vertebrae, starting the process of spinal degeneration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit a chiropractor for an examination of your back. They will look at your X-ray results and determine if there is any other damage that may also be affecting your spine. If left undiagnosed and unmanaged, the symptoms of spinal displacement can cause other adverse conditions in the lower back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trauma associated with landing on your tailbone could also affect your hips as well. A chiropractic adjustment helps to put everything back into place. The swelling around the area may affect your treatment. Therefore, wait until the inflammation subsides before seeing the chiropractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

10. OTC Medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Impact or trauma to the tailbone is an excruciating experience to handle. Depending on the severity of the injury, the patient may require a few hours of rest before they can move properly. During this time, using home remedies like ice to relieve the swelling is a great idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, natural remedies can only provide the patient with so much relief. If symptoms of pain and inflammation are severe, the patient may require over-the-counter medications to help assist with pain and swelling. Anti-inflammatories and painkillers are readily available from your local pharmacy. Have someone go out and pick up the prescription, as the patient shouldn\u2019t move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the patient thinks they may have broken their tailbone, then they may require prescription painkillers to relieve the pain. A doctor at the emergency room can provide a local anesthetic <\/a>to the area to numb the pain in the nerves before taking an X-ray of the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

11. Use a Cushion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who damage their tailbone feel pain in the affected area for a few days after the injury. In the case of severe <\/a>trauma to the tailbone, affected individuals may experience bruising that lasts for up to 6-weeks. During recovery from the injury, the patient may find it challenging to sit down on furniture that does not have much padding in the seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, they may need to carry a memory foam doughnut around with them to provide cushioning when they sit on harder surfaces. Taking the doughnut around with you may seem embarrassing, but when you sit down, you\u2019ll understand that it\u2019s worth the hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid sitting on any surfaces that don\u2019t provide enough cushioning to the tailbone. There is a chance you could further injure the muscles and ligaments, extending the length of your recovery. We recommend that you use a doughnut-shaped foam pillow or a v-shaped pillow for the best comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

12. Avoid Sitting for Prolonged Periods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are dealing with an injury to the coccyx require rest to heal properly. Patients should spend as much time lying down as possible. This position places the least amount of strain on the coccyx, and the patient will heal the fastest. Lying on the couch and reading a book or catching up on your favorite series is the best way to recover from the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid sitting straight up with your thighs parallel to the ground. This position puts the most strain on the tailbone. You\u2019ll find it challenging to sit in this position for longer than a few minutes without the assistance of a pillow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful when rising from a seated position when you\u2019ve been sitting for a while. The sudden change in posture will cause damage to the ligaments and tissues <\/a>around the tailbone, exacerbating the pain symptoms associated with the injury. Take it slowly and use objects around you for support when rising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

13. Avoid Constipation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People with an injury to the tailbone need to maintain a healthy diet. Eating nutrient-dense foods will assist in your recovery. Focus on your intake of proteins. Proteins contain amino acids, which are the building blocks of tissues and ligaments. By feeding yourself a steady supply of amino acids, you give your body the raw materials it needs to repair the affected area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to eat enough fiber every day. According to government guidelines, everyone should get in at least 15 to 25-grams of fiber every day. Fiber helps to clear out the digestive system and keep things moving. If you don\u2019t eat enough fiber, you could become constipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constipation <\/a>exacerbates the symptoms of pain associated with an injury to the tailbone. So, just because you get a pass to sit on the couch, doesn\u2019t mean that you get to spend your time eating junk food and ice cream. Stay healthy to enhance your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

14. Injury Prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who experience an injury to the tailbone should spend as much time resting as possible. Treatments like ice and heat can help to reduce the inflammation <\/a>around the lower back and hips. However, the last thing you want to do is injure yourself again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must use caution while you recover. If you sustain another slip-and-fall in the first few weeks after your injury, it could remove all your progress and leave you back at step one of your recovery. If you train or compete in sports, make sure you have protective padding to prevent another injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t put yourself in compromising positions during your recovery. If it looks like the boys are having fun having a game of touch football, make sure you stay on the sidelines, even if you\u2019re feeling frisky. All it takes is one fall the wrong way, and you\u2019ll experience another injury and plenty of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

<\/div>