Tailbone pain: Know how to treat it naturally

Are you experiencing lower back pain while sitting down or standing? Do you find it difficult to sleep? Then, you might be suffering from tailbone pain. Yes, you have heard it right! Follow these DIY tricks to get rid of it.

By: Aishwarya Vaidya | | Published: September 10, 2018 7:19 am

Tips to tackle your tailbone pain. © Shutterstock

Is your tailbone pain keeping you away from your work? Did you cancel your important meeting due to that annoying lower back pain? Don’t worry anymore, these smart hacks will help you to overcome it and you can thank us later! You may feel pain in your tailbone area (the triangular bony structure situated at the base of the vertebral column between your butt) due to coccydynia. This is due to inflamed and tenderness in your bone. The pain can get aggravated when you sit. You may suffer from tailbone pain due to injuries like if you fall, get injured while playing a sport, when bowling, cycling and many more activities can cause tailbone pain. You may exhibit symptoms like a bruise in your tailbone area, tenderness, numbness, severe pain during sexual intercourse or while passing stools. Also Read - Unexplained back pain could be a sign of lung cancer

In order to prevent tailbone injuries, you should wear appropriate gear while playing sports which will reduce your risk of getting injured. See to it that you balance yourself properly while walking on the wet floor or while getting down from stairs. In case, the pain lasts for a longer time, you should seek medical attention. Your doctor may prescribe you medications to tackle your tailbone pain which bugged you for too long and didn’t allow you to do your daily chores with ease. Apart from the medications listed by the doctor, you can also opt for these natural treatments which will help you to get back on track and you will be able to lead a pain-free life. Also Read - 4 types of massages which can help relieve stress and pain

You can opt for hot or cold compress: According to studies, a hot or cold compress will help you to eliminate the pain in your tailbone area. Just, apply an ice pack/ hot bag/ take a hot water bath and you are sorted!
You can opt for a massage: According to research, massaging your tailbone area can help you to get rid of the pain. So, just gently massage the areas with the oil of your choice and this can help you to improve your blood circulation too.
You can opt for vitamin-rich foods: You will require vitamins along with calcium to strengthen your bones. So, just eat foods like cheese, eggs, whole cereals, soy, green leafy vegetables, green peas, chicken and legumes which are abundant in vitamins. So, do it right away!
You can opt for castor oil: It is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties and can relieve your tailbone pain. So, just heat it and apply the warm oil in the affected area and just relax!

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Published : September 10, 2018 7:19 am

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