Coccyx contusion. Home treatment, symptoms, consequences in adults, children

Coccyx injury is a common injury, which a person can get from a fall, an incorrect turn of the body, while playing football, and even while riding a bicycle.

Home treatment can be carried out, but strictly after consulting a doctor. The traumatologist deals with diagnostics and therapy. To prevent complications, it is necessary to undergo an examination. If there is no serious injury, treatment can be done at home.

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Given the many triggers, tailbone damage can vary.

Name	Description
Injury	A harmless injury characterized by contusion of nerve endings and soft tissues. In some situations, after a blow, a hematoma forms, it indicates a rupture of blood vessels. In the absence of a bruise, the inflammatory process is provoked by squeezed nerve endings, nodules, and tissues.
Dislocation, subluxation	It occurs as a result of periodic damage to the coccyx. The bruise is accompanied by a displacement of its articular surface. In some situations, sprains also occur.
Rupture of the sacrococcygeal ligaments	Dangerous damage to the coccyx, in which there is a violation of the integrity of the ligaments.
Fracture	A common cause is a strong blow. The risk of fracture is increased if the bones in this area are fragile. The elderly are at risk.

A traumatologist will help to establish an accurate diagnosis. The specialist will conduct an examination, prescribe additional diagnostics, if necessary, and select the most effective treatment based on the results obtained.

Stages and degrees

Depending on the provoking factors and the strength of the impact on the human body, the following degrees of coccyx injury are distinguished in medicine:

Name	Description
Easy	Pain syndrome appears when pressure is applied to the coccyx area. It hurts a person to sit down if he stood on his feet for a long time. But in a sitting position, discomfort and pain disappear after 5-7 minutes. The site of the injury swells slightly, a bruise or redness appears on the skin.
Heavy	The victim suffers from severe pain even at rest. It gives into the rectum, perineum and external genitalia. Mobility becomes difficult, the act of defecation becomes painful. Deep muscle hematomas are formed. The urge to urinate becomes more frequent or, on the contrary, decreases. The body temperature rises, a headache appears.

Separately, in medicine, a bruise of the coccyx with damage to internal organs is isolated. From the severity of his damage, the victim develops characteristic clinical signs, with which it is recommended to go to the hospital and undergo an examination.

Symptoms

Symptoms for bruised coccyx differ in intensity and frequency of manifestation. After a while, a weak trauma ceases to remind of itself. Serious injuries are accompanied by intense symptoms. It is important to consult a traumatologist with them, undergo examination and treatment in order to prevent possible consequences.

Coccyx injury (home treatment is carried out after consultation with a doctor, if there is no serious injury) accompanied by the following clinical signs:

Name	Description
Edema, swelling of soft tissues	A pathological sign of an inflammatory process that occurs as a result of physical exposure.
Bruise, hematoma	A clinical symptom that indicates the development of bleeding in soft tissues.
The discomfort	Unpleasant sensations disrupt the victim's usual way of life. It is difficult for a person to sit on a chair in one position.
Painful sensations	A pathological sign that intensifies during movement, when bending forward or after physical exertion, gives back to the back. Constant pain, even at rest, indicates soft tissue rupture.

In some situations, a person's body temperature rises, the pain syndrome also radiates to the lower extremities. It intensifies during the act of defecation or sexual intercourse. The tailbone not only swells, but also a lump appears in the area of ​​damage.

Diagnostics and consultation of a traumatologist is necessary, pain syndrome can pass over time, but pathological processes progress and increase the risk of complications.

Reasons for the appearance

Not only athletes are at risk, but also children who can get injured at an early age. This is due to their increased activity. During the games, even if the child is hurt, he will not feel it. The consequences of trauma will appear in the future along with arthritis, osteochondrosis and arthrosis.

The causes of injury to the tailbone are also the following features of the physical impact on the human body:

Name	Description
Damage to soft tissues	In the risk category are professional athletes, figure skaters. They are injured when falling on their buttocks.
Frontal trauma	A tailbone injury occurs as a result of an accident on the road (accident). A strong blow provokes a displacement of bones.
Lateral damage	Sharp lateral impacts lead to displacement of the vertebrae. Soft tissues are injured, the integrity of blood vessels is disrupted.

Coccyx damage is more often encountered by professional athletes. The same applies to people who suffer from diseases of the musculoskeletal tissue. Degenerative-dystrophic processes provoke its fragility. Therefore, any physical impact causes serious complications.

Diagnostics

First of all, the doctor examines the patient.

If necessary, prescribes additional diagnostic tests:

Name	Description
X-ray examinations	A diagnostic method carried out in several projections for an accurate diagnosis.
Computed tomography (CT)	The examination allows you to get the most accurate results, namely the condition of the soft tissues in the coccyx area, the presence of a hematoma.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Densitometry	A diagnostic method that allows you to determine the fragility of the vertebrae.

Severe swelling of soft tissues, prolonged pain syndrome and extensive edema require urgent hospitalization of the victim and additional laboratory tests.

When to see a doctor

After a tailbone injury, a person can independently help themselves at home if the injury was minor. Otherwise, after a strong blow or fall, it is necessary to see a trauma doctor to diagnose possible serious injuries. The survey will also be needed to prevent dangerous consequences.

Prophylaxis

You can prevent injury to the tailbone, just remember the simple rules:

1. Wear comfortable shoes in winter. If necessary, use anti-slip spikes.
2. Always wear a seat belt while driving to reduce the risk of injury in an accident.
3. Eat right, dilute the diet with foods containing essential vitamins and minerals.
4. Avoid falls and twists.
5. Lead a healthy and physically active lifestyle.

With a bruised tailbone, you cannot independently diagnose and take medications. If an injury occurs, it is important to go to the hospital in a timely manner, undergo an examination and start treatment prescribed by a traumatologist. Otherwise, complications will appear.

Treatment methods

A tailbone injury at home is treated with complex methods. It is necessary to provide the victim with first aid. If the condition has not improved, it is important to go to the hospital for a traumatologist. After the diagnosis, the specialist will prescribe medication. If there are no serious contraindications, it is permissible to use recipes from healers and healers.

First aid for a bruised tailbone includes the following actions:

1. Apply a wet cold compress to the damaged area of ​​the body.
2. If severe pain occurs, take pain relievers (ibuprofen).
3. If an extensive hematoma appears, soft tissues swell rapidly, you need to call an ambulance.
4. It is also important not to move the victim, lay him on his stomach and ensure him complete rest, especially if there is a suspicion of a fracture. In this position, blood flows away from the tailbone, which reduces the likelihood of a hematoma.
5. Apply anesthetic and cooling ointment to the damaged tailbone.

When the doctor arrives, it is important to tell him what actions were performed and the medications were used. After providing full medical care, the tailbone should be lubricated with warming ointments. They quickly eliminate hematoma and promote the early recovery of damaged tissues.

Medications

Medical therapy can be done at home if there is no likelihood of serious complications. The patient promptly went to the hospital and underwent examination, received an appointment from a traumatologist. In serious situations, you will need the strict supervision of a specialist.

For the treatment of a bruised tailbone, the victims are prescribed the following medications:

Drug group	Name	Application
Anti-inflammatory drugs	Ketonal, Nimesil	The drugs relieve severe pain syndrome, relieve swelling and reduce inflammation. The medicine is taken orally with food or after a meal. The adult dosage is 1-2 capsules 2-3 times a day.
Topical medications	Indomethacin, Ketoprofen	The ointment is applied to the skin in a thin layer and rubbed in with light massage movements 2-3 times a day.
Analgesics	Baralgin, Analgin	The medicine is taken orally 2-3 times a day, 250-500 mg.
Chondroprotectors	Teraflex, Artra	The drug is recommended to be taken orally, regardless of food intake, with a sufficient amount of water. For the first 3 weeks, adults are prescribed 1 capsule 3 times a day. Then the medicine is taken 1 capsule 2 times a day. The duration of treatment is 3-6 months.
Sedatives	Sedasen, Valerian Tincture	Medicines will help to cope with stress, restore the emotional background. The drug should be taken 1-2 capsules 2-3 times a day. The course of therapy lasts at least 2 weeks.

Rectal suppositories with novocaine also eliminate painful sensations. Vishnevsky ointment will help to cope with edema and hematomas. The product also accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues. For the prevention of a purulent process, the patient is prescribed antibacterial agents.

Traditional methods

Coccyx injury (home treatment is carried out after a complete diagnosis, which will reveal minor injuries) requires special attention from a traumatologist. An examination by a specialist is necessary, even if the injury is minor, in order to eliminate the likelihood of consequences.

Prescriptions of healers and healers can be used for a bruised tailbone, only strictly after consulting a traumatologist. The therapy is carried out in a complex manner, folk remedies should be used together with traditional drugs.

Name	Recipe	Application
Potato	Wash, peel and grind medium-sized potatoes.	Put the resulting gruel on cheesecloth and apply to the affected area of ​​the body. The compress is recommended to be done once a day for 20 minutes. The course of treatment lasts 7 days. Potatoes reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain.
Healing tincture	Mix 300 ml of alcohol, 10 ml of camphor alcohol, 10 ml of iodine. Add 10 tablets of analgin, previously ground. The resulting mass must be insisted for 3 weeks, then mix well.	It is recommended to rub the finished tincture every day into the affected area of ​​the tailbone. The course of treatment lasts at least 6 days.
Honey compress	Mix liquid natural honey and kefir (can be replaced with yogurt) in equal parts. Add 3-5 tsp. pure alcohol or vodka.	The resulting product must be applied to the damaged tailbone before bedtime, rubbed. From above, insulate the lower back with warm material or an elastic bandage.
Onion ointment	Heat sunflower oil (150 ml) until dark. Peel the onion, wash and grind into oil. Add grated laundry soap (1 tablespoon) and wax (100 g). Mix all components well. It is recommended to store the finished ointment in a cool place.	Onion ointment is applied to the damaged area of ​​the body at least 3 times a day until the pain syndrome disappears completely.
Compress	Birch tar and butter must be mixed in equal proportions (2 tablespoons each).	Apply the finished product to the damaged tailbone, wrap it with warm material and leave overnight.

Celandine juice has a resorbing effect. It is necessary to grind a fresh plant, squeeze out the juice and apply a compress to the damaged area of ​​the body. Crushed wormwood and plantain are also recommended for use as lotions.

Other methods

A bruise of the tailbone (treatment at home is carried out with medication and with the use of folk remedies) requires complex therapy. Therefore, it provides for visits by the injured to physiotherapy procedures.

Name	Description
Medicinal electrophoresis	The electric current allows the drug to be delivered to the inflammatory focus. Electrophoresis reduces pain and soft tissue edema.
Ultra High Frequency Therapy	The heat from the ultra-high frequency electromagnetic field relieves pain, reduces inflammation and edema.
Sinusoidal modulated currents (CMT)	Irritation of nerve receptors speeds up the regeneration process. Pain and edema decrease.
Infrared radiation	The treatment is used for chronic and neuralgic painful sensations.
Reflexology	The procedures are carried out by a qualified specialist. The treatment is based on a certain effect on biologically active points of the body. In case of a bruised tailbone, these are the feet and the lumbar region.
Massage	It is recommended to start the procedures 5 days after the injury. The minimum number of sessions is 10 times. It is also important to see a qualified professional.

Physiotherapy procedures quickly restore mobility and eliminate pain.

Coccyx injury (home treatment involves the use of drugs, folk remedies and auxiliary methods) also requires performing simple physical exercises:

1. Lying on your back, grab a rubber ball with your legs. Raise them 30 cm up, squeeze the ball firmly and hold in this position for 5 seconds. It is recommended to do 20 exercises with breaks of 10 seconds.
2. Lie on your back, bend your legs at the knees, then straighten them on the weight and stay in this position for 5-10 seconds. The exercise is recommended to be repeated 10-15 times.
3. Lie on your back, bend your knees, raise your pelvis and hold for 10 seconds. It is recommended to strain the buttocks during the exercise. This should be repeated 10 times.

Wellness exercises can help improve a person's well-being if done every day. It is important to practice when there is no severe pain, after a period of exacerbation.

There are emergency situations when surgery is indicated for a person:

• extensive hemorrhage;
• tailbone fracture with displacement of the vertebrae;
• the development of a purulent inflammatory process.

Surgical treatment is carried out in extreme cases, when drug treatment also did not give a positive effect.

Possible complications

The lack of timely and correct therapy will lead to serious consequences:

Name	Description
Chronic pain syndrome	The pathological condition is explained by dystrophy of nerve fibers. Chronic pain syndrome occurs after physical exertion, as a result of a change in weather, or during pregnancy.
Fibrous hematoma	The pathological condition is characterized by the encapsulation of the hematoma. A fibrous membrane is formed. A painful swelling appears in the area of ​​the damaged tailbone.
Degenerative changes	Incorrectly selected therapy provokes the progression of pathological processes. Neighboring muscle tissues, ligaments are affected, the motor activity of the spine is disrupted.
Intestinal inflammation	A bruised tailbone leads to damage to neighboring internal organs.
Cyst, fistula	The pathological condition occurs due to a purulent process in the area of ​​the hematoma.

After a bruise of the tailbone, a person can suffer from severe headaches, discomfort during bowel movements. Women have problems during their period.

Coccyx injury is a serious pathological condition if timely medical assistance is not provided to the victim. Home treatment is carried out strictly after consultation with a traumatologist. It is important to get tested and start treatment to prevent possible complications.

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