I play plenty of sports-currently I’m wrestling. Just a few weeks in the past I used to be thrown and pinned on my tail bone. I used to be in immediate ache. Mother took me to physician however x-rays had been nice. Ache is getting worse! May there be issues even when assessments confirmed regular?

Thanks on your query. As an athlete, it’s possible you’ll be used to coping with intermittent ache. Good for you for listening to your physique and recognizing this isn’t regular.

Briefly, every time you could have ache that’s getting worse it’s a good suggestion to see a healthcare supplier (even in case you already noticed one). Whereas an X-ray provides a fast image of your tailbone, it’s not good, and there could also be extra remedy choices.

Learn on to be taught extra about tailbone ache.

What causes tailbone ache?

The tailbone is named the coccyx. The medical time period for tailbone ache is coccydynia. Frequent causes of coccydynia in teen and younger grownup athletes embody:

–          Harm from a fall or different trauma. This could trigger a bruise or damaged bone (additionally known as fracture).

–          Pressure from repeated use.

Different basic causes of coccydynia embody: sitting for lengthy durations of time, dietary standing (weighing an excessive amount of or too little), being pregnant, or most cancers (which is far much less widespread).

Is there something I can do at residence to assist lower the ache?

There are some issues you’ll be able to strive at residence, together with:

• Relaxation.
• Take over-the-counter medicines for irritation and ache.
  • Be aware: It’s a good suggestion to test together with your healthcare supplier to ensure the medicines are protected primarily based in your medical historical past and allergic reactions.
• Take a heat/scorching bathtub.
• Use a pillow for further help. There are pillows which can be donut-shaped which might help cut back the strain in your coccyx whereas sitting.

When ought to I see a well being care supplier?

You need to see a well being care supplier for coccydynia if:

• You discover the ache is just not bettering after a few days
• You discover the ache drugs is just not working

You need to see a well being care supplier instantly if:

• The ache is extreme,
• You’re having issues strolling,
• You discover numbness or tingling in your legs or again, or
• You’re having any issues urinating (peeing) or stooling (pooping)

What’s going to the well being care supplier do?

The well being care supplier will do an examination, together with touching your again and coccyx.

They could get pictures of your tailbone. Typically this implies getting an X-ray. If the X-ray is regular, however the ache is extreme or persistent they might get an MRI or CT, which may give extra particulars concerning the bone, muscle tissue, and ligaments.

They could advocate extra remedy, together with:

• Prescription medicines to assist with the ache
• Bodily remedy
• Referral to a specialist