What is Coccydynia?
Coccdynia is a condition in which the tailbone (the bone between your buttocks) is inflamed. Tenderness and pain are two of the most common symptoms of coccydynia. This pain can often become worse if a person sits for long periods of time.
Causes of Coccydynia
Injury is one of the most common causes of coccydynia but it can occur almost out of the blue so to speak. However there are many other causes of coccyx pain which may make it look like coccydynia. Other causes include pilonidal cysts, sciatica, and fracture.
Diagnoses of Coccydynia
Commonly coccydynia is diagnosed based on the symptoms as well as examination of the area’s tenderness. Other conditions such as shingles often associated with rash can be excluded. Testing such as MRI Scans and CAT Scans are used to exclude tissue and bone disorders.
Treatment of Coccydynia
Coccydynia sufferers are strongly urged to use a padded seat especially when sitting for extended periods of time. If the pain / condition becomes troublesome, or persists then medical attention is required in order to determine the cause or reason for the pain.
Rest is recommended in order to avoid further injury to the area, in addition doctors will prescribe anti-inflammation drugs to relive the pain. Persistent coccdynia sufferers are treated with cortisone injections. This is a simple injection administered in the doctor’s own office but has the potential to dramatically reduce pain as well as even cure a few symptoms. In rare cases where patients can’t seem to get rid of their pain surgery can be used to remove the coccyx altogether.
John Dembly has experienced coccyx pain and used a coccyx cushion to help his pain
http://coccyxpainuk.co.uk
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