Understanding Tailbone Pain and Nerve Issues After a Motorcycle Accident
Coccydynia. Numbness and tingling in the legs? When I stop riding my motorcycle, I experience pain in my coccyx, and the same occurs when I stand up from a chair. This symptom has persisted for nearly two years and started after a car accident in December 2020, which resulted in ...
Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Long-term sitting, friction and pressure, local contusions, and coccygeal fractures can all lead to coccydynia. Traumatic injuries, such as those from car accidents, may also be contributing factors. Numbness in the legs may be related to spinal degeneration or herniated discs, b...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain and Nerve Issues After a Motorcycle Accident
Understanding and Managing Pain from Prolonged Sitting: A Rehab Perspective
Prolonged sitting can lead to buttock pain? Hello, doctor. I have discomfort in both of my buttocks, including the thighs (where they contact the chair, mattress, and floor), especially on hard surfaces like the floor and chairs. I feel pain in the bones of my buttocks, and my co...
Dr. Lin Jianzhong Reply:
1. It is recommended to consult with a rehabilitation specialist or an orthopedic doctor. 2. For lower back pain or coccyx pain, if there is no improvement after a period of treatment, it is advisable to consult the physician again during the visit. It is recommended to use ergon...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Pain from Prolonged Sitting: A Rehab Perspective
Causes of Coccyx Pain, Knee Discomfort, and Ankle Swelling in Seniors
Coccydynia, popliteal pain, and ankle swelling? What could be the causes of tailbone pain, pain behind the knees, and swollen ankles in elderly individuals? The skin on the feet feels smooth to the touch.
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It may be edema; it is recommended to follow up with an internal medicine outpatient clinic for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Causes of Coccyx Pain, Knee Discomfort, and Ankle Swelling in Seniors
Understanding Tailbone Pain: When It Spreads to the Hips and Thighs
Coccydynia radiating to both sides of the buttocks? Hello, I have been experiencing pain in my coccyx for some time. I first went to an orthopedic doctor for an X-ray, and the doctor said I have four vertebrae instead of five, but the fifth vertebra is under normal stress. Howeve...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your questions and provide the following suggestions: 1. Generally speaking, the coccyx you mentioned may refer to the sacral region. For most people, the coccyx refers to the tailbone. When the doctor mentioned...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain: When It Spreads to the Hips and Thighs