Is there a way to ease tailbone pains?

Question

I'm 22 weeks along, and have started having the most terrible pain at the tailbone of my spine. It's excruciating just to stand from a sitting position, or to rollover in bed. Is this normal? And is there anyway to ease the pain without the use of drugs?

Answer 1

go swimming! please trust me! i am 9 months pregnant and since the base pools have opened, that is the only way to find the relief without meds. and yes, it is normal, but if you want to double check, ask your doc or midwife

Answer 2

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Diarrhea can contribute to hemorrhoid formation because the bowel undergoes pressure strains due to the condition. Undue pressure on the veins that make up internal hemorrhoidal structures can worsen existing damage. Internal hemorrhoids are not visible, unless they proplapse (protrude) from the anus, either constantly or during a bowel movement. If this is the case, then you have a grade III or IV internal hemorrhoid. If the protrusion is on the anal verge or the area surrounding the anus, then its likely an external hemorrhoid. Reducing pressure from issues of diarrhea and constipation will help. Not straining during a bowel movement, not lifting heavy objects, not sitting for extended periods, all will help.

An external hemorrhoid is simply a vein located at the anal verge, the wall of which as weakened and protruded. Don't push on it, this will only increase pressure and worsen it. The body has to repair the vein wall and rebuild the integrity. This takes time, perhaps weeks, if all goes well. Use sitz baths and over-the-counter medications such as pads or creams to provide symptom relief in the interim. These won't solve the issue long term, but will give the tissue a better chance at self-healing.

Internal hemorrhoids are a different matter and require more intervention. Your best bet is to educate yourself about the condition, its causes and what options there are to treat it both short and long term. Don't ignore it though, hemorrhoids tend to become chronic in nature, lasting years or decades in some cases.

Answer 3

I feel for you! I'm 34 weeks pregnant and I have a history of tailbone breaks and injury. If you have a trustworthy partner, have him/her lightly rub the base of the tailbone where it hurts. When the pain has let up a little bit they may rub a bit harder. Also alternate hot and cold compresses on the afflicted area and it should ease some of the pain. In addition, and you're allowed to take Advil until you're 28 weeks pregnant. I went over it with my doctor due to my chronic back pain. Try also stretching regularly, especially sitting on the floor with legs outward and extending your arms forward. This helps loosen the cramped muscles around the tailbone.

To prevent muscle and tailbone pain, do not sit on hard surfaces, or even in the same position for any great length of time. Make sure you move around a bit and get on your feet some. This should help alleviate some of the pain.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Coccydynia is felt as a localized pain at the very bottom of the spine (the tailbone) and will generally feel worse when pressure is put on the tailbone by sitting. The condition is much more common in women than men. It is usually caused by local trauma (a fall) or giving birth.


Conservative management of back pain in pregnancy generally includes performance of appropriate exercise and use of proper body mechanics. These efforts promote and support proper posture, which is essential to avoiding unnecessary stress to supporting structures.

Often just one or two visits to a physical therapist experienced in pre/post partum treatment can be very helpful to help minimize or alleviate unwanted back pain during pregnancy. If more extensive treatment is required, a physical therapist should perform an individual evaluation and recommend a treatment program for you.

Answer 5

Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the anal canal. They can be itchy, bleeding and/or painful protrusions just under the skin. To get rid of hemorrhoids you can use this natural method that already have thousands of positive reviews https://tr.im/5LKDY
There are two types internal and external. Internal are inside the anal canal in the lower rectum and external are at the anus. They result from increased pressure in the veins often due to straining during bowel movements and during pregnancy. Scratching in an attempt to relieve the itching symptoms further weakens the area and compounds the problem.

Answer 6

Yes, it's normal. I had that with my second pregnancy. Before I asked my OB about it, I was convinced I had broken my tailbone some mysterious way. :) My OB told me to get one of those doughnut things that people who do have broken tail bones sit on, and try that. I remember exactly what you're talking about...sitting down in a chair was bad, but standing up...OMG. Unfortunately, there's nothing that can be done for it (save for buying the doughnut thing), and mine lasted until I delivered my son.

Answer 7

Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements. How to get rid of hemorrhoids https://tr.im/W0NId
Pregnancy is also associated with hemorrhoids. These conditions lead to increased pressure within the hemorrhoidal veins that causes them to swell. Other conditions, for example chronic liver disease, may also cause increased venous pressure and may be associated with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are very common and are estimated to occur in up to one-half of the population by age 50.

Answer 8

Ease Tailbone Pain

Answer 9

yes,swimming is a good idea. Although it is said that the tail bone is not a necessary part of the body anymore it still hurts the same doesn't it?

Answer 10

you could buy one of those cushions people use for hemorrhoids but, personally I would buy one of those breast feeding pillows and sit on it, that will help ease the pain.