Which department should I go to for coccyx pain

There are many reasons for coccyx pain. Before treating the coccyx, you must first take an X-ray to check whether there is any deformity around the coccyx. Of course, there are always some accidents in life, such as accidental falls, which often cause coccyx pain and bone fractures, and even coccyx fractures. During the treatment process, some auxiliary treatment methods should also be adopted. Many people are not particularly familiar with such diseases. So do you know which department to go to for coccyx pain?

Coccyx pain may be caused by soft tissue inflammation or bone lesions. You need to go to the orthopedic department for an X-ray.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes treatment based on syndrome differentiation. If the patient suffers from a cold syndrome and has a cold constitution, this treatment can be used. If it is joint heat, this treatment is not suitable. He suggested that people maintain a good sitting posture, reduce pressure on the spine, and exercise more to reduce the chance of coccyx injury. For people with chronic coccyx pain, the most important thing is to minimize or avoid pressure on the affected area. When sitting normally, you can put a decompression cushion similar to a lifebuoy on the chair to reduce pressure on the affected area. This hollow-designed cushion can disperse the pressure on the coccyx and buttocks, allowing patients to sit longer and work more conveniently.

1. When coccyx pain occurs due to lumbar disc herniation, the first thing to consider is the radiating pain caused by the lumbar disc herniation compressing the nerves. It is recommended to do a lumbar CT scan first to confirm the specific condition. If it is lumbar disc herniation, conservative massage treatment is recommended. At the same time, you should do self-exercise: you can lie prone on the bed, stretch your arms and legs forward and backward, and lift them up. This can strengthen the lumbar muscles and relieve the symptoms of coccyx pain. It should be noted that you should pay attention to the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Only when the lumbar disc herniation is cured can you completely get rid of coccyx pain.

2. Fracture or dislocation If you have coccyx pain and obvious pain when sitting, and you have suffered trauma before, you need to consider the possibility of coccyx fracture, dislocation, periostitis or other soft tissue lesions. If the possibility of fracture and dislocation is ruled out, you can use conservative treatments such as rest, local massage, hot compresses, etc. to treat soft tissue or periosteum injuries, which can appropriately relieve the symptoms of coccyx pain. If there are signs of fracture and dislocation, you must be examined by a doctor to determine the specific cause and then make a corresponding treatment plan.

3. Bone lesions of the coccyx can also cause coccyx pain. It cannot be judged simply based on symptoms. An X-ray is needed to examine the specific condition. For this type of pain, general treatment can include analgesics, Chinese patent medicines that promote blood circulation and relieve pain, and physical therapy. At the same time, you need to pay attention to maintenance, avoid overwork and cold, and don't stay in one posture for a long time.

The above is a detailed answer to which department to go to for coccyx pain. You must go to the orthopedics department. The recovery of the coccyx is a long process. It requires not only attention to the treatment methods, but you should also pay attention to auxiliary care methods, do more positive, healthy and beneficial things, protect your coccyx, rest properly, and train appropriately.