Tailbone pain while sitting may be caused by trauma to the tailbone area, fasciitis in the tailbone area, lumbar disc herniation and other diseases. Depending on the cause, manipulation, physical therapy, medication or surgery can be used to improve the condition.
1. Tailbone trauma: Various external forces may cause tailbone fracture or fracture, which may cause obvious pain when sitting down. X-ray and other imaging examinations can be used for diagnosis. Depending on the severity of the condition, rest and recuperation, manipulation and restoration, as well as surgical treatment (e.g., internal fixation with miniature steel plate) can be chosen as treatments.
2. Fasciitis of tailbone area: the tailbone area suffered from external stimulation without complete healing and premature stress can lead to chronic aseptic inflammation, and the pulling of the fascia when sitting down can lead to pain. Long-term rehabilitation and physical therapy or anti-inflammatory drugs (such as chloroxicam, ibuprofen, etc.) are needed to avoid over-exertion during treatment.
3. Lumbar disc herniation: Lumbar disc herniation can cause pain in the tailbone area by compressing the nerves when sitting. Lumbar MRI is needed to assist diagnosis. According to the specific condition, life management (bed rest, appropriate floor activities), physical therapy, such as traction, microwave, etc., and the above anti-inflammatory drugs are given to relieve pain if necessary, and surgery is feasible for serious cases.
In addition to the above reasons, caudal bone occupying lesions and other reasons can also cause pain in the tailbone when sitting. The specific treatment should be diagnosed by a professional doctor and followed by the doctor’s prescription. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoiding self-medication.