Will a fractured tailbone heal on its own?

Will a fractured tailbone heal on its own?

A broken or bruised coccyx will usually heal on its own. Physical therapy, exercises, and a special cushion can all help ease the pain and speed recovery. See your doctor if pain is severe, or if you have trouble with bowel movements or urination. Surgery is needed in fewer than 10 percent of cases.

Can you sit with a fractured tailbone?

Tailbone injuries are often extremely painful, so home remedies aim to control pain and avoid further irritation to the area. Avoid sitting down for long periods of time.

How long will tailbone pain last?

Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months.

How do you know if your tailbone is fractured or broken?

The symptoms of a broken tailbone include:

1. an almost constant dull pain in the very low back, just above the buttocks.
2. pain that worsens when sitting and when standing up from a sitting position.
3. swelling around the tailbone.
4. pain that intensifies during a bowel movement.
5. pain that intensifies during sexual intercourse.

How do you heal a broken tailbone naturally?

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1. Lean forward while sitting down.
2. Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion.
3. Apply heat or ice to the affected area.
4. Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

How to care for a fractured tailbone?

Rest and stop any physical activity that causes pain. The more you rest,the quicker the injury can heal.

Ice your tailbone for about 20 minutes every hour while awake for the first 48 hours,then 2 to 3 times a day.

Use a cushion or gel donut when sitting. The hole in the center will take pressure off your tailbone.

Avoid sitting a lot.

What are the symptoms of a fractured tailbone?

Symptoms of a Broken Tailbone. Pain in the coccyx area after direct trauma or fall on to the coccyx area. Pain upon sitting.

Causes of a Broken Tailbone. Direct trauma to the coccyx such as falling on to a seated position e.g.

Treatment of a Broken Tailbone. In case of a fractured coccyx,the patient should seek medical help immediately.

How long does a broken tailbone heal?

Children recover faster than adults, and young adults recover faster than older ones. Average recovery time for a bruised tailbone is up to four weeks. A broken or fractured tailbone can take up to 12 weeks to heal. Rehabilitation will include physical therapy, home exercises, and possibly a special cushion for sitting.