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INJURY TITLE
Coccydynia |
INJURY OVERVIEW
Coccydynia is pain in the tailbone. It usually occurs following a trauma (falling on your bottom) but can also be atraumatic (no trauma) such as prolonged sitting positions. |
INJURY IN-DEPTH INFORMATION
The coccyx is the very bottom portion of your spine and you can feel it on the back of your pelvis.
There are many reasons for pain in the tailbone. It can occur from repetitive seated activities (especially cycling or rowing) or direct trauma to the bottom of your spine. It can occur following childbirth or surgery. Interestingly it can also be caused by muscle spasm in your buttocks area, and if this is the case, it is often relieved with sitting as opposed to being worsened.
Lower back or Sacro-iliac problems can also refer symptoms to this area. |
COMMON SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
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HOW IS IT ASSESSED
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GENERAL TREATMENT
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WHICH HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TO CONSULT
PHYSIO X |
MEDIC X |
PODIATRY |
Put an ‘X’ next to each health professional that most commonly deals with this injury.
i.e. tennis elbow would be Physio and Medic as injections are common, whereas for muscular LBP it would be Physio and not Medic as they would just refer them to a Physio.