Shockwave Therapy Coccyx Pain (Coccydynia)
what is Coccyx Pain (Coccydynia)?
Pain in your tailbone. Can occur from straining your coccyx or the surrounding muscles and ligaments.
Symptoms include pain and tenderness in the area just above the buttocks. The pain may exacerbate when sitting for long periods or moving from a seated position to standing.
Shockwave Therapy For Coccyx Pain (Coccydynia)
Shockwave therapy can be a viable alterative to more drastic and invasive surgical measures which carry higher risks and potential longer recovery periods
Clients who do not respond to conservative treatment measures including activity modification and stretching or strengthening exercises should consider shockwave therapy.
Shockwave therapy can be targeted at the local area of pain stimulating increased blood flow and stem cell activity encouraging healing and providing pain relief
Evidence based treatment protocols recommend a minimum of 3 treatments, each 7-10 days apart. More treatments may be indicated and this will be assessed on an individual basis