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. During treatment she aims to treat the cause of the problem whilst relieving the symptoms. This is done using a range of hands-on therapies and modalities including dry needling and the Hesch method. Leisa utilises a bottom up and top down approach to assist in calming the nervous system, normalise muscle tone including the pelvic floor, and eliminate reflexive changes up the body.
Prior to commencing treatment, Leisa will complete a thorough initial assessment, which will help to identify potential causes for your coccyx pain. She may use our real time ultrasound services to assist with this, which allows us to see how your muscles contract and relax whilst performing a movement, activity or exercise. She may provide objective assessment of your painful tasks, including sitting, pelvic girdle, hip and your coccyx – both externally and internally if you feel comfortable (more on this below).
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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