Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)
Coccydynia is localized pain at the tailbone (coccyx) at the very base of the spine. It is typically sharpest when sitting or rising from a seat and may follow a fall, childbirth, or prolonged pressure, making everyday sitting genuinely difficult.
Request a consultationSymptoms of Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)
- ✓Localized pain and tenderness at the tailbone
- ✓Pain that worsens when sitting, especially on hard surfaces
- ✓Sharp pain when rising from sitting to standing
- ✓Discomfort during prolonged sitting
- ✓Occasional pain with bowel movements
What causes Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)?
Coccydynia often follows a fall onto the tailbone, childbirth, repetitive strain, or prolonged sitting. In some cases no clear cause is found.
How Dr. Taheem treats Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)
Dr. Taheem settles the inflammation with targeted coccygeal and ganglion impar nerve treatments, combined with cushioning and posture strategies, so you can sit and move comfortably again.
Related procedures: Nerve Block Injections · Sympathetic & Plexus Nerve Blocks
Frequently asked questions
What helps tailbone pain when sitting?
A wedge or doughnut cushion, posture adjustments, and targeted injections to calm the inflamed coccygeal nerves can substantially reduce sitting pain.
How long does coccydynia last?
Many cases improve over weeks to months; persistent coccydynia responds well to image-guided nerve treatments.
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