Do you feel tailbone pain when you’re performing everyday activities like sitting at your desk, standing up from a chair, or walking? You shouldn’t have to deal with this frustrating, distracting problem. Physical therapists have developed an array of treatments that can help reduce tailbone pain.
You may be able to use physical therapy methods to reduce your pain at REPAIR SI. We treat pain from a variety of issues, including injuries, extended sitting, postural differences, pregnancy and medical conditions. Some common medical conditions affecting the tailbone are bone spurs and arthritis, which many people can develop over time.
Explore physical therapy methods for tailbone pain treatment
If you participate in physical therapy for tailbone pain, a trained professional will create a treatment plan with you. This will address the cause of your pain to treat it today and try to prevent a recurrence tomorrow. Medical experts have found that conservative treatment, including physical therapy, is effective in 90% of tailbone pain cases.
Some common methods of physical therapy for tailbone pain include:
1. Stretching exercises
Some tailbone pain is caused by stiffness in the lower back, hips or elsewhere. Performing stretching exercises might increase your mobility, ease your stiffness and allow you to move comfortably again.
2. Strengthening exercises
Pain may be caused by an imbalance in muscular strength. A physical therapist may recommend exercises to increase strength in specific muscles. This will provide stability and support around your tailbone.
3. Manual therapy
While stretching and strengthening on your own may be helpful, manual therapy is a hands-on approach a physical therapist can use that may offer additional comfort and support. A trained professional can use their hands to reduce pain with massage-like techniques.
Depending on the cause of your pain, a physical therapist may recommend other approaches. Some patients benefit from complimentary approaches like chiropractic care. Others see results from postural training and sport- or profession-specific training.
REPAIR SI professionals can compose a treatment plan
You can schedule an evaluation with our local team. Discuss any of the options you’re interested in, from stretching exercises to postural training. We’ll create a treatment plan with your pain, health and recovery in mind. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about the physical therapy for tailbone pain we offer at our clinic.
Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial evaluation.