Condition · Back & Spine
Coccydynia
How Myofascial Release addresses it, and what to expect.
Coccydynia refers to pain in the coccyx, which is the small, triangular bone at the base of the spine, commonly known as the tailbone. The pain associated with coccydynia is typically localized and may range from mild to severe. This condition can be caused by various factors, and the pain may be aggravated by sitting, standing up from a seated position, or activities that put pressure on the coccyx.
Why fascia is involved
The tailbone is the anchor for the pelvic floor.
The coccyx is the base of the spine and the anchor point for the pelvic floor muscles and the fascia of the pelvis. A fall, childbirth, a long period of poor sitting or an old injury can leave that tissue tightened around the tailbone, pulling it into a position that hurts every time you sit. Because the same fascia continues up the spine and around the pelvis, coccydynia often travels with low back pain and pelvic symptoms.
Myofascial Release approaches tailbone pain by releasing the pelvic floor, the sacrum, the hips and the lower back that all attach to it, using sustained gentle pressure rather than force. Therapists work externally in most cases. As the tissue softens, the tailbone is no longer being pulled, and sitting becomes tolerable again for many people.
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