Coccydynia
Tailbone pain — discomfort at the base of the spine that limits sitting and movement.
What is Coccydynia?
Coccydynia is tailbone pain — discomfort at the base of the spine, often caused by trauma, prolonged sitting, or underlying medical conditions.
It can make daily activities like sitting, driving, and exercising difficult. The good news: targeted physiotherapy is highly effective.
Common symptoms
Specific symptom indicators pending Discovery Brief sign-off. The questions in "When to see us" below describe the typical experiences patients bring to consultation.
When to see us
If any of these sound familiar, booking a consultation is worth your time.
- →Persistent tailbone pain that worsens with sitting or standing up from a seat?
- →Pain that started after a fall, childbirth, or long periods of sitting?
- →Discomfort with intercourse or bowel movements connected to the tailbone area?
How we treat it
Manual therapy directly addresses the joints and pelvic floor muscles around the coccyx — often the missing piece that other approaches skip.
Postural and lifestyle adjustments reduce the load on the tailbone in daily life — seating, driving, exercise. Cushion choice alone can make a meaningful difference.
Pain management techniques and progressive movement work alongside the manual work to break the pain-spasm cycle.
- •Physical Therapy
- •Postural Adjustments
- •Pain Management
- •Manual Therapy
- •Lifestyle Modifications
What to expect at your first visit
Initial evaluation typically takes 60 minutes. We'll discuss your history, run a relevant assessment, and agree on a treatment plan together — you set the pace.
[Specific details TBC with clinic in Discovery Brief.]
Ready to talk to us?
A consultation is the fastest way to find out whether we are the right team for you.
Book a consultation →Content reviewed by Lymph & Pelvic Care Kenya. Last updated: pending Discovery Brief sign-off.