The best and worst of sitting surfaces varies from person to person with tailbone pain. Many people find a hard surface to be better because then they can sit on the other to sit bones (the ischial bones, or ischial tuberosities, which is the bony spot at the bottom of each buttock cheek), and […]
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Some patients ask whether medical marijuana can be used to decreased tailbone pain (Coccyx pain, coccydynia). Is marijuana legal in your state? Can you use it for tailbone pain? Whether or not marijuana is considered legal depends on the state and/or country that you live in. Overall, compared with the last 60 years or so, […] For people with Tailbone Pain, the x-rays/MRI/CT-scans often FAIL to even include the Tailbone, even though that is the source of the person’s pain Many patients experience frustration with finding out that their local radiologists/doctors did not even include the tailbone in their imaging studies. As crazy as that is, unfortunately I see this essentially […] Multiple different types of injections are done to decrease tailbone pain. 3 of the most common types of tailbone injections: Steroid injection: a steroid is an anti-inflammatory medication that can be placed at a site of inflammation, to decrease the inflammation and pain at that location. Sympathetic nerve block: Sometimes in addition to the musculoskeletal […] Sometimes patients ask me whether tailbone pain (coccyx pain) can be treated by placing surgical hardware into or onto the tailbone to stabilize any instability of the tailbone. At first consideration, this is a reasonable thought. Firstly, unstable joints of the tailbone are one of the most common causes of tailbone pain (and this diagnosis […] Colonoscopy is a medical procedure where a flexible tube is inserted into the anus and colon. A camera on the front tip of the tubing allows the doctor to see the inside of your colon, within the large intestines. Colonoscopy is generally considered to be a safe way of detecting abnormalities such as colon cancers. […] People with tailbone pain (coccyx pain) sometimes wonder… What type of doctor treats tailbone pain? The answer probably depends on where you are within your spectrum of treatment… If you have mild tailbone pain of recent onset, probably your primary physician can handle this adequately by recommending a cushion and pain medications by mouth. If […] Coccygectomy is surgical removal of the tailbone (essentially amputating the tailbone). There are not great long-term studies about long-term complications of having the tailbone removed. The short-term risks include infection at the surgical site, especially in the first few weeks or months after the surgery. Infection: In some studies up to 20% of patients need […] If you had an MRI done for your tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) you should try to get a copy of the computer CD containing your MRI images. Ideally you should review the actual images with your treating physician (typically the physician who ordered the MRI). It’s a very bad sign about your treating/ordering physician […] In the news… Ryan Villopoto recently retired from his motocross (motorcycle racing) career due to an April 2015 crash in Italy that reportedly caused multiple tailbone fractures (broken bones of the coccyx) and low back injuries of the lumbar spine. Villopoto is only 26 years old, but was already an accomplished motorcycle racer, including six-time […] |
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