What is Coccyx Pain

The region between the buttocks and the lower back is frequently affected by the ailment known as coccyx pain, commonly called tailbone pain. It can be caused by trauma, injury, or pressure on the coccyx bone. It might be painfully uncomfortable to sit or move about comfortably.

What are the types of Coccyx Pain

Acute coccyx pain: This kind of pain usually occurs quickly and lasts only a short while.

Chronic coccyx pain: This can last months or even years and is a severe discomfort.

Common Conditions under Coccyx Pain 

The causes and conditions contributing to PSPP can vary, and some common factors include

• Trauma or injury to the tailbone area
• Arthritis of the tailbone
• Degenerative disc disease
• Infection or inflammation of the coccyx area
• Tumors in or around the coccyx area

Causes of Coccyx Pain

The following are some possible causes of coccyx pain

• Trauma or damage to the tailbone.
• Repetitive strain
• Poor posture
• Childbirth
• Degeneration or inflammation of the coccyx
• Pilonidal cyst 
• Spinal stenosis  

Symptoms of Coccyx Pain

• Pain in the tailbone region
• Discomfort while sitting or standing for long periods
• Pain during bowel movements
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• A dull ache in the lower back or buttocks

Diagnosis of Coccyx Pain

A physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic imaging tests like X-rays or MRI scans may be used to diagnose coccyx discomfort. To look for rectum or pelvic floor issues, your doctor could also do a digital rectal exam.

What triggers Coccyx Pain

Coccyx pain can be triggered by a variety of factors, including:

• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Repetitive strain or overuse
• Poor posture or body mechanics
• Obesity or excessive weight
• Childbirth or other gynecological conditions
• Trauma or injury to the coccyx bone
• Degenerative conditions such as arthritis

Treatment of Coccyx Pain

• Self-care measures such as avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, using a cushion or donut-shaped pillow, and applying heat or ice to the area
• Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications
• Physical therapy or chiropractic care to improve spinal alignment and posture
• Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and pain
• Surgical removal of the coccyx, in severe cases where all other treatments have failed

Interventional Pain Management of Coccyx Pain

Interventional pain management of coccyx pain typically involves minimally invasive procedures that target the source of pain. These procedures may include

• Trigger point injections: This involves injecting a local anesthetic and/or a steroid medication directly into the trigger points in the muscles surrounding the coccyx to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

• Ganglion impar block: This involves injecting a local anesthetic and/or a steroid medication into the ganglion impar, a group of nerves located in the pelvis near the coccyx, fa fa-check mt-2-circle mt-2to interrupt the transmission of pain signals.

• Coccyx steroid injection: This involves injecting a steroid medication directly into the coccyx joint to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

• Radiofrequency ablation: This involves using heat generated by radio waves to destroy the nerve fibers responsible for transmitting pain signals from the coccyx.

• Spinal cord stimulation: It is a procedure that entails implanting a tiny device beneath the skin to provide electrical impulses to the spinal cord's nerves, which can assist in lessening pain signals coming from the coccyx.