Allow us to first define where the tailbone (coccyx) is located to ensure that you’re referencing the right part of the body, versus the sacrum – the large, triangular-shaped bone that is located just above it. The tailbone is found at the very bottom of the spine, below the sacrum, and in the pelvic region. It is a small, triangular bone comprised of three-to-five fused vertebrae, which serve as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments and supports your weight while sitting. Considering the latter (sitting) one can see how an injury to the area can be very problematic. Of course, you probably know this given that you have arrived here after searching for information on local Burnaby or Vancouver BC physiotherapy for a tailbone injury. Connect to Absolute PhysioCare after initial consultation from a doctor (in the event that there was a fracture) by completing this booking form or calling 604.558.2273. Otherwise, read ahead first for added insight.
Overview of Tailbone Injuries and Why Choose Absolute PhysioCare for Rehabilitation and Optimal Post-Injury Performance
Common Causes of a Tailbone Injury
Common causes of a tailbone injury include acute events such as hard fall on your back and direct impact from contact sports. Further, and as Burnaby’s women’s health clinic, we can tell you firsthand that pregnancy and childbirth can also injure the tailbone due to pressure during delivery.
Common Causes of Tailbone Pain (not linked to an acute injury)
Beyond acute events, tailbone pain (also known as coccydynia) may be the result of an underlying injury that may have occurred as a result of repetitive strain from both recreational and workplace activities, ranging from cycling to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk. There are risk factors that inflate the potential for coccydynia, including obesity, poor posture, sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, and a history of trauma to the tailbone.
How Our Clinic Will Help
Physiotherapy for a tailbone injury generally includes a combination of treatments, namely manual therapy, exercises, and movements to realign the pelvis and release muscle tension. If poor posture played a role, physio-guided postural corrections will also come into play. Your physiotherapist may also employ internal and external mobilization for the tailbone, myofascial release for surrounding muscles, and specific stretches for the pelvic floor, hip, and back muscles which all factor into tailbone injury treatment and prevention. On that latter note (prevention) your physiotherapist will also empower you with exercises and strategies for long-term relief, such as sitting posture modifications and potentially the recommendation of supportive cushions.
Recover from a tailbone injury and related pain with physiotherapy. Email, call, or click here to make an appointment at our Burnaby BC clinic.
Treat a Tailbone Injury Through Physiotherapy
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