HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR COCCYDYNIA

Coccydynia is pain in or around the area of coccyx, also called the tailbone. It is a type of back pain felt around the last bone at the base of the spine, coccyx.  The type of pain can be characterized as a constant dull ache or a sharp pain accompanying various actions. Long periods of standing or sitting , the motion of getting up from a chair, sex and defecation may exacerbate the sensation of pain.

The coccyx is located just above the cleft in the buttocks, and curves forward so that it points towards the front of the body. The coccyx is made up of three small bones, loosely fused together. They become more flexible in pregnant women to help them give birth more easily. It also bears weight when somebody sitting down. Various muscles , tendons and ligaments are attached to it.

Coccydynia is uncommon. It is estimated around 1 in 100 cases of lower back pain are due to coccydynia. Women are five times more likely to develop coccydynia than men due to the association with childbirth

Older adults are more prone to coccydynia , but the condition can affect people of all ages, including children.

Causes

·         Trauma, for example from falls and childbirth

·         Abnormal, excessive mobility of the tailbone

·         Ageing

·         Poor posture

·         Infection, tumor or fracture, which is very rare.

Symptoms

·         Immediate and severe pain when moving from sitting to standing position

·         Pain during bowel movements

·         Pain during sex

·         Deep ache in the region of the tailbone

·         In women , increased pain during periods

·         Depression and anxiety if the pain lasting for long period

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental , emotional , spiritual and physical levels. When coccydynia   is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering the mental and physical symptoms.

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM 30—Hypericum perf is indicated where coccydynia occurs after a fall or injury to coccyx. Bruised pain in the coccyx.

CICUTA VIROSA 30—Cicuta virosa is prescribed for coccydynia with tearing and jerking pain coccyx, especially during menses. Back bent backwards like an arch. Spasms and muscular cramps accompanying the pain.

CAUSTICUM 200—Causticum is considered for coccydynia with bruised , darting pains around coccy. Better from damp wet weather.

ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM 30—Antimonium tart is prescribed where the patient experiences a sensation of a heavy load was hanging on end of coccyx, dragging downwards all the time. Violent pain in sacro-lumbar region.

KALI BICHROMICUM 30—Kali bichromicum is prescribed where the pain in coccyx worse walking, sitting and touching it, extending up and down.Coccyx pains before urination, better after. Patient feels that something cracked across sacrum, worse stooping.

SILICEA 200—Coccyx painful. Sensation of pressure on the coccyx. Pressure and drafts increase pain. The patient is constipated.

XANTHINUM 30-Xanthinum is prescribed where the pain in coccyx experiences all the time. Patient cannot sit on a hard surface and keeps a cushion below while sitting.