I hurt the Coxis when sitting, what can it be? How do I calm it?

 My Sweet Bone hurts when I sit down, what can it be? How do I calm it? There is treatment? 

Pain in the coccyx, although not very common, is usually not a serious problem, most of the time caused by situations such as falling on the floor or riding a bicycle for a long time. 


However, if the pain is very intense, does not allow walking, if it lasts more than 1 week or if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as swelling in the region or fever, it may signal a more serious problem and, therefore, it is important Go to a doctor to identify the problem and start the treatment that varies according to the cause. 


1. Hit or fall
Accidents that cause a strong impact at the end of the spine, such as falling down or suffering from a kick while practicing a sport, are the main causes of pain in the coccyx. Although most of the time the pain disappears after a few minutes, there are cases in which it can be maintained for a few hours or days, decreasing over time. 

However, if the pain becomes more intense or if it is intolerable when sitting, it may be a sign that the blow caused a fracture that will need to be treated in the hospital. 

What to do:The best way to relieve the pain of a blow to the coccyx is to relieve the pressure on the bone and, therefore, you should avoid sitting or lying on your back. In the first 48 hours you can also apply cold compresses in the area to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. See how you should use the compresses.

2. Repetitive effort
Often practicing physical activities such as riding a bicycle or paddling or doing them for a long time, can result in a repetitive strain injury, which means that the muscles and ligaments are stretched too much, making it difficult to maintain the bone in the right place and causing the emergence of pain. 

What to do: place an anti-inflammatory ointment with Diclofenac and avoid doing activities that put pressure on the coccyx. 



3. Pregnancy
During the last 2 months of pregnancy, the bones of the lumbar spine region, as well as the coccyx, become more flexible to allow the baby to pass through during delivery. By increasing flexibility, the bone moves more freely and because of this, pain may arise, especially when sitting or standing up. 

What to do: apply cold compresses on the spot and light massages can help relieve pain. However, to prevent it from reappearing with such intensity, small changes can be made on a day-to-day basis such as sitting up and getting up slowly or using a cushion in the form of a circle, open in the center, to reduce the pressure on the coccyx when she is sitting 



4. Bad posture
Having a bad posture, especially when sitting for a long time, such as working at the computer or driving, for example, can cause a lot of pressure on the coccyx, causing pain to appear during the day. What to do: do a light massage in the region of pain, as well as avoid sitting for a long time can relieve pain, however, you must adopt techniques to try to have a correct posture during the day. 

5. Pilonidal cyst



The pilonidal cyst is a small infection that arises in the region of the coccyx and that is caused by the accumulation of hair and dead cells under the skin. In these cases, in addition to the pain in the place, which is getting worse over time, a small nodule may appear that increases in size. 

What to do: it is necessary to go to the emergency room or the health center to drain the pus that is inside the cyst. In some cases, this treatment may be sufficient, however, if the cyst reappears it may be recommended to do a small surgery to remove everything. 



6. Herniated disc
In some cases, the pain in the coccyx can be caused by problems in other places, being that one of the most frequent is the development of a herniated disc in the lumbar region. 

What to do: if you suspect that the pain is being caused by a problem in the spine, you should go to the orthopedic surgeon to perform tests such as X-rays, to identify the correct cause and start the best treatment. 



7. Excess weight
Being above the ideal weight causes an overload on almost the entire body, especially in the coccyx when sitting. Over time, this excess weight on the coccyx can lead to the emergence of a mild but constant pain, which gets worse when sitting. 

What to do:In these cases, the ideal is to lose weight to relieve excess pressure on the coccyx, but using an open circular cushion in the center, whenever you feel it, can also help reduce the pressure on the place. In addition to this, sleeping on your side during the night, instead of on your back, also helps the place to recover. 

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