Coccydynia and tailbone pain
Dynamic coccyx x-ray
A dynamic coccyx x-ray is crucial to a successful diagnosis of coccydynia that will lead to a potential subsequent coccygectomy. If you have a sore tailbone and the chronic pain simply does not go away, you need to insist on a dynamic coccyx xray to confirm that your pain in your tailbone is in fact…
Read MoreCoccygectomy and Pregnancy
Coccygectomy and pregnancy – it seems that these two things will be forever intertwined. Have you been suffering from severe coccyx pain after a natural vaginal childbirth and aren’t sure what to do? I will tell you about our experiences and then you can make some judgement calls as it pertains to your own unique…
Read MoreCoccygectomy recovery
Coccygectomy recovery and other post-operation answers Once you’ve decided to have a coccygectomy, the next question invariably turns to the coccygectomy recovery. A coccygectomy is considered back surgery and thus can be classified as a major surgery. Recovery from back surgery is never a certain thing as it pertains to length of time for recovery…
Read MoreSacroiliac surgery: suffering from si joint pain and a sprained sacroiliac joint
Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain and are considering sacroiliac surgery? There are a great number of people around the world that suffer daily from lower back pain, quite often suffering for months or even years. While most people may feel that what they are afflicted with is lower back pain, but in…
Read MoreHow To Tell If You Have a Broken Tailbone or Fractured Coccyx
The following article contains tips on how to tell if you have a broken tailbone or fractured coccyx. Do you have chronic pain in your tailbone or coccyx area that simply won’t go away? Are you unable to stand or sit for any length of time at all without going crazy from the pain in…
Read MoreHow to Select a Good Coccyx or Tailbone Seat Cushion
You’ve been suffering from coccyx and tailbone pain for a long time and someone has suggested you try out a coccyx cushion. How does one select a good coccyx or tailbone seat cushion? The tailbone (coccyx) is, surprisingly, a very important part of the human body. The coccyx forms part of the pivotal triangular structure…
Read MoreAnatomy of the Coccyx (Tailbone)
Learn about the anatomy of the coccyx (tailbone) At the end of this article, you should be able to recognize the anatomy of the coccyx (or tailbone). The coccyx is the very bottom portion of the spine. It represents a vestigial tail (hence the common term “tailbone“) and consists of three or more very small bones…
Read MoreWhat are the Treatments for a Broken Tailbone?
A fracture occurs when too much force is placed on the bone, causing it to break. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, most fractures are the result of trauma, such as a fall or a car accident. In most cases, a broken tailbone occurs when a person falls backward directly onto the tailbone.…
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