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The coccyx is the last part of our spinal column articulating with the sacrum (the back wall of our pelvis)

Causes of Coccydynia:

• Trauma ( fall sitting!)
  
• Internal trauma: difficult deliveries, bad sitting positions.
  
• Infections and tumors.
  
• Unknown. 

Symptoms:

• Pain: in thighs near the anus, more on getting up from a seat, more with prolonged sitting, on defecation, or making love.
  
• Others: Low back pain, depression, tension, insomnia.

General Instructions:

• Practice Walking, side sleeping, hot showering before sleep, and using comfortable clothing.
  
• Trust that the condition is temporary though annoying.

Treatment options:

• Use seat doughnuts.
  
•  Analgesics
  
• Anti-constipation meds. 
  
• Cold/ hot compresses (20–30 minutes/ day). 
  
• Acupuncture, TENS 
  
• Surgery.