Coccydynia | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Coccydynia is a health condition marked by inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx). Coccydynia is caused by injury in many cases, and tailbone pain is intensified when a patient is sitting. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, are highly trained and experienced at diagnosing and treating a variety of pain conditions, including coccydynia.

Coccydynia has a history of being poorly understood by pain physicians and other health professionals. In many cases, a diagnosis of the cause of this condition will identify the underlying cause of tailbone pain and inflammation, such as a fall on the tailbone or childbirth.

Treatment for tailbone pain is typically non-invasive. Pain physicians typically begin treatment by utilizing a combination of conservative measures, such as:

• Anti-inflammatory medications

• Pain medications and/or injections

• Utilizing a well-padded seat or custom pillow when sitting

• Applying heat and/or ice

• Avoiding sitting for an extended period of time

• Physical therapy exercise

If you are suffering from tailbone pain, or would like more resources on coccydynia, please contact Pain Recovery Center of Tyler’s pain physicians in Tyler, Texas.  You can also view the full blog article on this condition here.