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Coccydynia & Tailbone Pain
Tailbone pain is commonly felt while sitting, rising from a chair or after a fall. Prolonged pressure, childbirth or local irritation may contribute to symptoms.
Discuss your symptoms
Understanding the problem
Start with the right assessment.
What to discuss at your assessment
- Pain during sitting and rising from a chair
- Any preceding fall or injury
- Seat changes and treatments already tried
Different conditions can produce similar symptoms. We review your history, medical reports, triggers, movement or daily-function limits before deciding whether our supportive approach is suitable.
When to seek urgent care
Seek prompt medical care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, fever, bleeding, fainting, unexplained weight loss or any new symptom that concerns you.
Seek prompt medical care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, fever, bleeding, fainting, unexplained weight loss or any new symptom that concerns you.
How our care may help
Personalised, measured and coordinated.
Pain-focused acupuncturePoints are selected after assessing the location, movement pattern and associated nerve or muscle symptoms.
Complementary manual careCupping, moxibustion or gua sha may be included when appropriate for muscular tension, stiffness or movement restriction.
Progressive function planResponse is reviewed through pain, mobility and daily-activity measures rather than relying only on a pain score.
Find out whether this approach fits your case.
Bring relevant prescriptions, scans and reports to your consultation. Individual outcomes and treatment duration vary.