The trigger for coccyx pain can be caused by many different factors, including but not limited to: a direct fall on your bottom; sitting for long periods on a hard chair; chronic constipation; and vaginal delivery. Tailbone pain may also be caused by muscular tension from the buttocks and pelvic floor, which can be increased by lower back, pelvis or hip pain, and periods of high stress. Other triggers and contributing factors include rapid weight loss, resulting in a loss of cushioning, and being overweight. Women are five times more likely to experience coccyx pain.
Our skilled pelvic physiotherapist Leisa has a special interest in treatment of coccyx (tailbone) pain and has completed further training in pelvic health and pelvic / hip dysfunction. Prior to commencing treatment, she’ll provide a full body assessment to understand the cause of your pain. This may include objective assessment of your painful tasks, including sitting, pelvic girdle, hip and your coccyx – both internally and externally if you feel comfortable (more on this below). This enables her to find all of the contributing factors that need to be addressed, to give you lasting relief.
We will tailor your Cairns coccyx (tailbone) pain treatment to your specific needs. It might include modifying your posture and using a coccyx wedge when sitting, to help alleviate pressure and pain. Manual therapy can also help to reduce muscle tension, this might be a combination of internal and external release work, with cupping and/or dry needling. Leisa might also suggest some specific exercises including releases, stretches and/or strengthening exercises to address muscle imbalances, and to help the muscle tension stay released.
Leisa has a passion for helping women with all pregnancy niggles / pelvic girdle pain, prepare for birth (both vaginal and caesarean delivery) and helping them recover their pelvic floor, tummy and any discomfort after. She aims to treat the cause of the problem whilst relieving the symptoms.
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