Coccydinia

Continuous, aching pain in area of coccyx (small fused bones at base of spine), caused by injury or a heavy fall on rear end; can also occur after childbirth.

If the remedies recommended below produce no improvement, see your homeopath.

Specific remedies to be taken 3 times daily for up to 7 days

• Brought on by a fall Hypericum 6c
• Coccyx feels bruised and aching, improves in damp, wet weather Causticum 6c
• Pressure and draughts increase pain, constipation Silicea 6c
• Coccyx feels as if it has a heavy, dragging weight attached to it Antimonium tart. 6c
• Recurrent tearing or jerking pain Cicuta 6c
• Pain gets worse when sitting down or walking Kali bichrom. 6c

Self-help: Rest as much as possible, lying down on your front to take pressure off coccyx. Pressure can also be alleviated by sitting on a rubber ring. Local heat may also help. Chiropractic or osteopathy would also help if problem was caused by a bad fall.

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