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Coccydynia is a pain in your tailbone or coccyx, the last bone in your spine. It is not considered to be a serious condition. You could get Coccydynia if you had an accident or injury, such as a fall. In most cases, Coccydynia improves over a few weeks or months, but it can last longer and affect your mobility.
There are many causes of Coccydynia, including:
Rare but serious causes of Coccydynia include infection and cancer. Also, age-related wear and tear can play a part. Other less common causes are arthritis and bony growth on the coccyx.
Other than the main symptoms, which are pain and tenderness in the lower back or area just above the buttocks, you may also experience:
Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA
David Chu, MD, FAAPMR
Vivek Mehta, MD, FAAPMR
Deepali Gupta, MD, DABA, DABPM
Your doctor will first collect your medical history and begin a physical exam. A thorough coccyx pain examination will include palpation to check for tenderness and an intrarectal exam to manipulate the coccyx. The doctor will feel the area by hand to check for any swelling and tenderness, bone spurs, cysts, or tumors around the coccyx. As for the intrarectal exam, the doctor may manipulate the coccyx manually through your rectum to check for any limited mobility or muscle tension in the pelvis. Your doctor may also perform additional exams such as CT scans and X-rays.
here are many treatments for coccydynia. It can usually be treated at home, and almost 90% of cases improve successfully with at-home treatments. Common treatments for Coccydynia include:
If your pain lasts more than 8 weeks and treatment does not improve, your doctor may recommend surgery (Coccygectomy).
You can beat Coccydynia at home with self-care measures such as avoiding sitting for long periods, applying warm and cold compresses to your lower back, and taking OTC painkillers such as ibuprofen. If your pain does not improve with home remedies, contact a spine specialist near me as soon as possible.
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Val B. ★★★★★These days it’s hard to find a professional, yet extremely caring physicians office, particularly in the field of Pain Management. Dr. Hosny, Dr. Chu, physician’s assistant Summer and the entire staff have managed to make this happen. Robin helped me many times with insurance to ensure that I got my shots in a timely manner (Hi Robin!). I’ve been going to this office for about three years and I couldn’t be more pleased!
Anne ★★★★★I went to Dr. Hosny with lower back pain. I spend many hours sitting in a truck for my job. After an hour or so I would get pain in my back. Since I am a truck driver, pain killers were not an option for me. After a few sessions with Dr. Hosny, I am pain free. The staff at New Jersey Pain Care Center and are wonderful and caring people. I would recommend anyone go to Dr. Hosny if they want real results.
Jeff ★★★★★I had gone to Dr. Hosny with severe back pain after spinal surgery. It was debilitating pain that stopped me from being able to function normally. Dr. Hosny suggested that I have a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted in my back. It is the best thing I EVER did. I am so excited to be able to return to my normal life with no medication. My experience at the pain center was wonderful. The nurses were very understanding and kind.
Glen ★★★★★I have had back surgeries that provided me no relief from my pain. After a few treatments with Dr. Hosny, I have almost no discomfort. I have no need for my pain medication anymore, and have been able to go back to working out and enjoying activities with my family. I was pleasantly surprised at the treatment I received at New Jersey Pain Care Center. The staff is very nice, and treats you with respect. The facility is clean, bright and everything is brand new.
Jen ★★★★★I had been having pain in my neck for many years. I had been to other doctors and they all recommended that I have surgery. I was hesitant to get surgery, so I wanted one more opinion. I had a friend tell me about Dr. Hosny and New Jersey Pain Care Center. From the moment I met Dr. Hosny I knew he wasn’t your average doctor. He took the time to listen to my concerns about surgery, and he agreed. After my cervical radiofrequency, I have full range of motion back in my neck, and best of all, no pain.
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Dr. Amr Hosny is a Harvard-trained Interventional Spine Specialist that helps patients achieve pain relief, heal from injury, and return to their normal lifestyle as soon as possible without surgery.
Dr. Hosny completed an Interventional Spine fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, and then finished his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University in NYC. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at New York Medical College and is a written examination editor for the American Board of Anesthesiology. Experienced physician, educator, and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Hosny, is committed to enhancing health equity and accessibility using information technology in an era of rapid healthcare transformation while upholding the highest medical care standards.
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