FAQs

 Frequently Asked Questions About Coccyx or Tailbone Injury and Treatment

 Q: What are common symptoms caused by Coccyx or Tailbone injuries?

 A: Although there are many symptoms, these are some of the most common:

1. Headaches

2. Spinal pain, stiffness or loss of range of motion

3. Inability to freely bend over and touch your toes

4. Hot trigger points, myofascial pain and/or fibromyalgia

5. Disc bulging, protrusion and/or herniation

6. Leg, ankle or foot pain on one or both sides

7. Backaches that arise from the Coccyx or Tailbone

8. Buttock pain and numbness that descends down the side and/or back of the thigh

9. Arm and leg tingling or numbness

10. Leg pain

11. Pain after sitting

12. Intolerance to standing in one place or leaning over slightly

13. Pain that almost entirely goes away with exercise only to return the next day

Q: I hurt my tailbone but it was a long time ago. How could a Coccyx or Tailbone injury several years ago affect me today?

 A: The Coccyx or Tailbone acts like a spring for the spinal cord and spinal nerves. As soon as the Coccyx or Tailbone is injured the spine loses flexibility. The younger the person is when this happens, the more subtle the progression of pain and stiffness can be. It may take many years of poor flexibility before the spine and nerves become inflamed.

 Q: I don’t remember hurting my Coccyx or Tailbone—could it be causing chronic back and leg pain even though I have no tailbone pain?

 A: Yes

 Q: I feel good when I’m in alignment, but the corrections just won’t hold. Could an old tailbone injury be preventing stability?

 A: Yes, a restricted Coccyx or Tailbone typically causes spinal muscles to become tight. Freeing the tailbone improves the effectiveness of adjustments and increases stability.

 Q: Why is it necessary to be able to freely touch my toes?

 A: Clinical research has proven that a healthy spinal cord and nerves are able to move freely within their canals. Unless a person is flexible enough to touch the floor, the nerves won’t glide freely between the vertebrae.

 Q: Is there any risk to adjusting the Coccyx or Tailbone?

 A: We have performed thousands of Coccyx or Tailbone treatments during the last 20 years, and have never encountered a problem.

 Q: What is the success rate?

 A: Approximately 90% of our patients obtain significant, long-term relief.

 Q: Can everyone benefit from a coccyx or Tailbone treatment?

 A: No, only those who meet certain criteria.

 Q: Will there be a recovery period after treatment?

 A: No, in fact, most patients experience less pain after the initial treatment and can usually increase their normal activities and exercise the same day.

 Q: How many treatments will it take for me to feel improvement?

 A: Many times it only takes one, but for difficult cases it can average 1-3 treatments for women and 1-6 for men.

 Q: If I am pregnant, is it safe to have this treatment?

 A: Yes, in fact, our early research indicates that restoring normal tailbone flexibility decreases labor time and pain. We have documented cases where freeing the Coccyx or Tailbone enabled women to deliver vaginally again after previously requiring C-sections.

 Q: Is there a chiropractor who adjusts tailbones closer to where I live?

 A: Chiropractors that include tailbone adjustments as part of their practice are in the extreme minority. However, there is a growing interest in Coccyx or Tailbone injuries. We anticipate a network of chiropractors that will have the experience necessary to diagnose and treat Coccyx or Tailbone injuries within a few years.

 For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 530-895-9355.

1-877-895-9355