Sprain and Strain of the Coccyx

Definition:
An injury to the coccyx when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; an injury resulting from tensile force
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the buttocks
  • Pain worse after sitting
  • Sharp pain when moving from sitting to standing
Causes
  • An unstable coccyx which causes chronic inflammation
  • A fall or direct trauma to the base of the spine
  • Repetitive strain or overuse, particularly from cycling or rowing
  • Muscle spasm or tightness in the pelvic floor muscles, gluteus maximus, prirformis or adductor magnus muscles
  • Problems following surgery
  • Childbirth
Treatment
  • Cushion for sitting
  • Soft tissue massage
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercise
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Sprain and Strain of the Coccyx Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • Wall Squats
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • WalkFit Program
  • Gait II
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Sprain and Strain of the Coccyx Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Lumbar Circuit
  • Plank Hold
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior

Sprain and Strain of the Coccyx Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate UE LE
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation