Treatments For Tailbone Pain

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is among the most reliable treatments for tailbone pain since the exercises and techniques used during therapy will be provided by an experienced therapist. The main exercises used to treat tailbone pain throughout therapy are pelvic floor relaxation exercises, which are designed to simulate how the body would move when urinating. Tailbone pain often causes issues with going to the bathroom and can create a substantial amount of pain when patients attempt to do so. In most cases, the patient's body will tense up in response to the pain, which means their tailbone is relatively immobilized and cannot properly heal. Pelvic floor relaxation exercises like relaxing the muscles of the patient's pelvic floor and taking deep breaths should promote healing within their pelvic muscles. If these techniques are performed on a regular basis, patients should begin to experience a reduction in both pain and inflammation, which should make it easier to sit down and go to the bathroom without feeling pain. Standard stretching exercises may also be used during physical therapy.

Sit On A Special Pillow

While it might seem using a special pillow isn't a treatment option that would provide much relief, it's important to understand the main reason tailbone pain worsens and takes a lengthy amount of time to heal is because patients likely have to regularly sit at work or school. This can make it difficult for the tailbone to heal properly. The best way to mitigate these issues is to sit on a special pillow that can provide support for the tailbone. These pillows are designed specifically to remove pressure from the tailbone. The main pillows patients should look for are ones with a V, U, or wedge shape along with an empty space where the tailbone is. Patients can use these supportive pillows in a variety of situations, including sitting in a car, at their office desk, or in a classroom. This treatment option should expedite recovery.