Among the most painful problems we see patients suffering from at the Central Virginia Chiropractic Center in Lynchburg are tailbone injuries. As part of the spine, the tailbone falls within the particular interest of chiropractors, and problems with it can affect the nerves in other parts of the body.
The Tailbone is scientifically known as the coccyx, and tailbone injuries as coccydynia. It’s actually made up of several vertebrae fused together. While its position in the body usually protects it from injuries, it can be bruised or fractured by activities such as biking and horseback riding, or by childbirth.
A bruised tailbone is painful, but it is also concerning because it can cause sciatica. This means that a patient’s sciatic nerve may be pinched, causing weakness, pain, numbness, or tingling in the leg, as well as incontinence and sexual dysfunction. By using adjustments, ice packs, and electric muscle stimulation, we can ease a patient’s discomfort while the bruise heals naturally. In the meantime, we also can recommend chiropractic cushions, called wedges, and therapeutic exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
Dr. Darlene Holland operates Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. at 7327 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502. To schedule an appointment, visit Central Virginia Chiropractic or call 434-237-0413.
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