What can be done for sharp pain in tailbone area while sitting or standing up?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have had a sharp pain in my tailbone area when I am sitting or standing up. This has been going on for several months and has not improved. I recently saw a doctor. He diagnosed it as a curve in my lumbar and suggested I see a chiropractor here. Is there anything else I could do to fix this problem?

Answer 1

Hi,

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Yes, it is worth having a second opinion and clearing your doubts. But I think your doctor is absolutely right about the cause of pain. This is due to a slightly curved spine in the lower back causing the tailbone pain. Chiropractic adjustments and physiotherapy should help solve this problem. You should also try out anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the inflammation around your tailbone causing the pain while sitting. Medicines like Ibuprofen or Naproxen (for about 5 to 7 days). This medicine should only be taken if you are not allergic to it and if you are not suffering from bronchial asthma. If you have a lot of pain while sitting, you should use a doughnut shaped pillow or cushion for a few weeks.

But yes, your previous doctor was spot on with the diagnosis.