i am worried, especially as it is gymnastics. i have had trouble walking around, is it safe to try p.e with this pain?
2007-01-15 09:45:21 · 14 answers · asked by Lucy Chik 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
in reply to yur question the coccyx is the small of the back.
2007-01-15 09:50:16 · update #1
what is a nice owie?
2007-01-15 09:51:07 · update #2
It probably is, but see your doc first.
2007-01-15 09:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know for a fact whether it is broken? Only an X-ray will tell for certain. If you have trouble walking, how are gymnastics going to help? All they can do is make it worse. (You probably wouldn't be any good, anyway, with the pain.)
If it is a bruise, it can take days to get better; hot pads help (heating pad, hot water bottle).
If I wanted to really scare you, then I could tell you that you could have fractured the sacrum, the bone above the coccyx, or even the ilium, which articulates with the sacrum. Only a physical exam can tell for sure, probably with X-rays.
But, I don't want to scare you.
2007-01-15 09:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coccyx accidents are often relatively painful, so abode care is aimed in the direction of controlling soreness and averting extra inflammation to the coccyx. sidestep sitting down for lengthy sessions of time. whilst seated, take a seat on no longer common surfaces and alter sitting on the two factors of the buttocks. additionally, lean forward and direct your weight removed from the tailbone. For hectic accidents, be conscious ice to the tailbone section for 15-20 minutes, 4 situations an afternoon, for the 1st few days after the wear. Use ibuprofen (Advil), or an identical soreness drugs, as directed on the label for soreness administration. you need to purchase a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to take a seat on. This cushion has a hollow interior the path of it to sidestep the tailbone from contacting the flat floor. consume meals intense in fiber to melt stools and sidestep constipation.
2016-12-13 07:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call NHS direct 0845 4647 and see what they suggest. If it really hurts that much though I'd go and see your GP or go to your local minor injuries centre. Even if it is just bruised, I wouldn't think it is a good idea to do gymnastics - the worst thing you could do is land on it which could cause you more pain.
2007-01-15 09:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Pickle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor. if you have trouble walking around you may have a nice owie.
2007-01-15 09:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by flamemaster_lang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since its your tailbone and therfore joined to your spine then NO, unless you wanna be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life
2007-01-15 09:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by Maximus300 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest just taking it easy for a while do a bit at a time coz if you do to much you minght make it worse
2007-01-15 09:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NNNNNOOOOOOO!!!! Sorry didn't mean to shout.......no it's definately not safe if it hurts you to walk...get signed off for at least three weeks to give yourself time to heal...
2007-01-15 09:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by jayne beal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ask your Doctor
2007-01-15 09:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye, you'll be fine. if it begins to hurt just sit out until the pain goes away.
2007-01-15 09:48:47 · answer #10 · answered by chatterbox15 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋