Homeopathy Remedies For Coccydynia
Coccydynia (Tailbone pain)
Spine is made up of a series of bones starting from neck(cervical) to tail (coccyx).
All the joints, especially the coccyx is more prone to inflammation and/or pain and may develop localized pain. This pain is known as coccydynia.
Falling down from stairs, falling over your bum , any injury or activity that involves long hours of sitting, are some of the examples where you may develop pain over your tailbone. This involves the bony area between the buttocks and above the anus.
Any injury, strain, sprain over the coccyx , nearby muscles or ligaments can cause inflammation to coccyx.
Symptoms
- Occasional sharp pains
- Difficulty sitting down
- Difficulty standing from sitting position
- Difficulty passing stools
- Difficulty having sex
Usually the condition self heals over weeks or months but if the pain becomes severe, medical intervention is necessary.
This pain involves soreness or aching and can range from mild to severe. Homeopathic remedies help manage the pain and provide relief to the inflamed area.
Some common causes of coccydynia include
- Injury or trauma
- Childbirth
- Strain on coccyx
- Being overweight or underweight
Other factors that can imitate coccydynia and pain of tailbone include
- Sciatica
- Infection
- Pilonidal cysts
- Sacroiliitis
How Homeopathic Remedies help in Coccydynia
Homeopathic remedies help reduce the inflammation of the coccyx .
With these natural remedies one also experiences strengthening in the surrounding muscles of the affected area.
Gradually these natural remedies help reduce the pain by activating our natural healing forces
Homeopathic remedies help heal all the nerve damage around the affected area.
Under conventional mode of treatment, one may be prescribed with anti inflammatory medications, pain medications, local cortisone injections, which may create side effects.
But homeopathic remedies provide a natural relief by increasing the natural strength of the affected area.
We recommend taking a timely homeopathic remedy as it helps prevent the progression of the disease.
In rare cases, the progression may reach a stage where surgery might be needed.Here coccyx is removed for complete relief.
Unlike the modern medicine system,homeopathy is not focused on the outer symptoms but rather on maintaining the inner body equilibrium.
By restoring the constitutional balance within , the patient gets an inner relief from the symptoms as these remedies target the root cause.
Precautionary Measures
- Ensure that no injury happens to the same area
- Avid sitting or standing for long periods
- Use coccyx cushions or padded seats
- Physiotherapy
- If pain worsens as a result of stomach issues, diet needs to be managed
If you still have any doubt or concerns, please feel free to drop me a message at info@homeopathyconf.com.au and I will get back to you soon.
Note: Do not self-medicate any of the remedies listed above . Consult a qualified homeopath