How to Treat a Fractured Coccyx After a Fall: Pain Management Tips
If you fall and injure your coccyx, and an X-ray shows deformity, you should take the following steps: 1. **Consult a Healthcare Professional**: It's important to see a doctor or orthopedic specialist for a thorough evaluation and to discuss your X-ray results. 2. **Pain M...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Although the coccyx has lost most of its function, if a fracture displacement occurs due to trauma, the pain can still be quite severe. Generally, coccygeal fractures resulting from direct trauma do not require surgical treatment, and the pain typically diminishe...[Read More] How to Treat a Fractured Coccyx After a Fall: Pain Management Tips
Understanding Spinal Injuries: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Spinal cord injury Hello Doctor: I accidentally fell and landed on my buttocks, initially feeling pain around the groin and lower back, but it wasn't very severe. I went to the orthopedic department at National Taiwan University Hospital and the neurosurgery department at Tr...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Falling to the ground typically results in impact to the coccyx. Injuries to the coccyx usually cause pain but rarely lead to neurological deficits. If there is compression of the spine, it may result in abnormalities in movement and sensation, such as muscle weakness, paralysis,...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Injuries: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Coccydynia: Causes of Tailbone Pain and Leg Numbness
Coccydynia I would like to ask... Yesterday I experienced pain in my coccyx, but I didn't have any trauma. However, when I woke up this morning, the pain in my coccyx was accompanied by numbness in my legs (coccyx pain + leg numbness). I'm not sure what this could mean?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Coccydynia may be caused by prolonged sitting, which can compress the coccyx and lead to inflammation of the periosteum or nearby ligaments. As for the numbness in the legs, it could be due to compression of the sciatic nerve. It is advisable to consult a physician for a more tho...[Read More] Understanding Coccydynia: Causes of Tailbone Pain and Leg Numbness
Understanding Coccydynia: Causes and Relief for Tailbone Pain
My coccyx is causing me excruciating pain? Hello, Dr. Hsu. I have been suffering from coccyx pain for the past three days. I am not sure how this pain started; I only know that on the first morning, the pain was very mild. However, by that night, around 9 PM, while watching TV in...
Dr. Xu Zhaoren Reply:
The coccyx is the terminal part of the vertebral column, equivalent to the tail in animals, and serves as an attachment point for many muscles and ligaments in the perineal region. There are numerous potential causes of pain in this area, which may include bruising, fractures, pr...[Read More] Understanding Coccydynia: Causes and Relief for Tailbone Pain
Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain? I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past two years. I am studying computer science, and two years ago, after sitting for a long time while using the computer, I started to feel pain in my lower back that night. At that time, I was studying abroad, an...
Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Hello: There are many differential diagnoses for lower back pain. If you have persistent back pain and morning stiffness, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a detailed examination and treatment. Additionally, a negative HLA-B27 test does not completely rule out ankylosing ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Differences from Bone Spurs
Coccydynia Dear Sir, I would like to inquire about experiencing coccyx pain (near the anus, around the buttocks) after sitting for extended periods. Why is this happening? I have never encountered such a condition before. If a check-up is necessary, which department should I vis...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Coccyx Pain Dear Mr. Hsiao-Cheng, There are many potential causes for coccyx pain, with the most common being trauma or excessive local pressure or irritation. Based on your description, "I easily feel coccyx pain after sitting in a chair for a while," it is likely th...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Differences from Bone Spurs
Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Coccygeal trauma..? Hello, Director: I apologize for bothering you with a question. About a year ago, I fell and landed directly on my tailbone, which seemed to have caused an injury. At that time, the pain lasted for about three to four days, and since it subsided, I didn't...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Miss Penny, Based on your description, the previous coccyx impact may have only resulted in a contusion, which typically heals gradually. However, if care is not taken or if there is a subsequent impact—such as frequently bending over to perform tasks, lifting heavy objects...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Coccyx Gaps: Causes and Treatment for Back Pain
Is there a gap in the coccyx? I would like to ask the doctor: After bending over for a few minutes, playing basketball, or lifting objects, I experience lower back pain. Once, after playing basketball, when I got home and tried to take off my shoes, I realized... I couldn't ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Based on your description, it sounds like an acute injury to the back muscles, possibly a strain of the muscles or tendons. This typically occurs during physical activities, bending, or lifting heavy objects. This is a protective mechanism of the lumbar spine, which may prevent b...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Gaps: Causes and Treatment for Back Pain
Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes and When to Seek Treatment
Spinal terminal Hello Dr. Chen, two years ago I sustained an injury to the very end of my spine (in the area of my buttocks). At that time, I did not seek medical attention, and the symptoms disappeared after a few months. However, recently I have been experiencing occasional pai...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Ms. U-Jiang, The previous coccyx impact may have only resulted in a bruise, and with proper care and attention, it can gradually heal. However, if not handled carefully or if there is another impact—such as frequently bending over to work, lifting heavy objects, riding a mo...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes and When to Seek Treatment
Post-Abortion Pain: Understanding Coccyx Pain and Its Impact on Mobility
Post-abortion soreness? Hello Doctor: In May of this year, I had to undergo a medical abortion due to embryonic resorption. Although I followed the traditional postpartum confinement practices, it has now been three months, and I am experiencing increasingly severe body aches. I ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Coccyx pain is often associated with a history of trauma, such as a fall, leading to injury of the coccyx. While this can cause pain, it typically does not affect walking. Pain in the back and buttocks that is characterized by a limping gait may be due to myofascial inflammation ...[Read More] Post-Abortion Pain: Understanding Coccyx Pain and Its Impact on Mobility
Postpartum Joint Pain: Effective Treatments and Acupuncture Options
Joint pain It has been five months since delivery, and I still experience pain in my elbows, knees, and lumbar region, especially when leaning forward while sitting or lying on the table. The area from my lumbar spine to my coccyx feels very tight. What treatment options should I...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Multiple joint and lower back pain may suggest rheumatoid arthritis, but the stiffness and pain predominantly in the proximal interphalangeal joints of the hands could be attributed to overexertion after childbirth. Frequent carrying of the baby may lead to tendonitis; if this is...[Read More] Postpartum Joint Pain: Effective Treatments and Acupuncture Options
Understanding Foot Numbness and Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the soles of the feet, with radiating pain from the foot to the knee. The joints in the soles of the feet are particularly painful? Numbness in the soles of the feet, with radiating pain from the feet to the knees. Joint pain in the soles of the feet. The above sympto...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Numbness and pain in the lower limbs may have two possible causes: 1. A herniated disc causing sciatica, with symptoms radiating from the lower back, through the back of the thigh, down to the calf and foot. 2. Poor circulation often leads to calf pain while walking. For a hernia...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness and Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Pain Between Vertebrae: When to Seek X-Ray Evaluation
Pain between the vertebrae? Last month, due to work-related circumstances, I fell from a height of about one story. Since then, I have been experiencing soreness in the area above my coccyx, specifically in three to four segments of my vertebrae where they connect. The pain is pa...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Mr. Hsu: Falling from a height can lead to spinal fractures and calcaneal fractures. In less severe cases, it may result in severe pain in the lower back, while in more severe cases, nerve compression can lead to paralysis. Based on Mr. Hsu's account of falling from the firs...[Read More] Understanding Pain Between Vertebrae: When to Seek X-Ray Evaluation
Understanding Coccyx Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Coccydynia I previously did not have this issue and had a habit of sitting on the bed to read. On Monday, I felt some pain, but it improved after I reduced the time spent reading in bed. By Tuesday and Wednesday, my condition had improved. On Thursday, I resumed reading in bed, b...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Coccydynia is mostly caused by trauma. When falling, landing on the buttocks can result in a coccygeal injury. For mild pain, over-the-counter pain relievers may be taken; in more severe cases, it is advisable to consult an orthopedic specialist for a local corticosteroid injecti...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Tailbone Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Coccydynia I have never experienced this situation before. On Monday, I felt a slight pain, but it was okay on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. However, on Thursday night, I felt a dull pain while sleeping. On Friday, I noticed swelling and the pain persisted; I feel pain when s...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Coccydynia may be caused by improper sitting posture, which continuously exerts pressure on the coccyx, leading to inflammation. If the symptoms are severe, it is necessary to see a physician and take anti-inflammatory pain relievers for relief. If the pain is not severe, it typi...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Tibial Tumors: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Tibial tumor Hello Doctor, five years ago, I started experiencing unexplained pain in my left calf while running, and I noticed slight swelling in the front of my left calf. Initially, I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who diagnosed it as inflammation. After...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Yeh Min-Nan from Orthopedics responds: (1) Regarding the issue of tibial tumors: your concern requires an outpatient examination. In the Taichung area, you can visit Taichung Municipal Hospital, Chung Shan Medical University, or China Medical University. (2) For shoulder issu...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Tumors: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Chronic Tailbone Pain: Is It Linked to Past Injuries?
Is persistent pain in the coccyx related to an old injury? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have been experiencing severe pain at the tailbone since the year before last, often due to sitting for extended periods, leaning against hard surfaces, or maintaining poor posture. This pain recurs and l...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Falling while sitting during ice skating often results in coccyx injuries, with pain localized to the coccygeal area. The pain is particularly noticeable when sitting. I have been experiencing pain since a high school injury. It is advisable to consult an orthopedic clinic, where...[Read More] Chronic Tailbone Pain: Is It Linked to Past Injuries?