Understanding Coccygeal Pain and How Abdominal Therapy Can Help
Coccygeal pain can feel like an invisible burden that impacts your everyday life.
Sitting for long periods, bending, or even simple movements can become a source of discomfort. Let’s explore what coccygeal pain is, what might be causing it, the symptoms it often brings, and how Sobada abdominal therapy—rooted in the lineage of Dr. Rosita Arvigo—can offer relief.
What is Coccygeal Pain?
Coccygeal pain refers to pain around the coccyx, which is your tailbone. This small, triangular bone at the base of your spine supports various muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Although it may seem insignificant, the coccyx plays a crucial role in stabilizing you when you sit and helps anchor important pelvic muscles.
For women, tailbone pain can be especially challenging. Hormonal changes, childbirth, or injuries can exacerbate discomfort, affecting your daily activities and overall well-being. Despite its impact, coccygeal pain is often overlooked or misdiagnosed.
What Causes Coccygeal Pain?
Coccygeal pain can arise from several factors, including:
- Trauma or Injury: A direct fall onto the tailbone or repeated pressure—such as from cycling—can bruise or fracture the coccyx.
- Childbirth: During delivery, the coccyx can become strained, dislocated, or injured.
- Prolonged Sitting: Spending long hours on hard surfaces or sitting in poor posture can compress the coccyx, leading to pain.
- Pelvic Misalignment: Structural imbalances in the pelvis can shift pressure onto the tailbone.
- Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles: Overly tight muscles around the pelvis can pull on the coccyx and cause discomfort.
- Scar Tissue: Surgery or trauma can create adhesions that restrict movement and exacerbate pain.
- Degenerative Changes: Conditions like arthritis can affect the joints surrounding the coccyx.
- Sexual trauma: If you have experienced sexual trauma, your body may be holding onto the trauma in this area in the form of tight muscles.
- Unknown Causes: In some cases, the exact cause of coccygeal pain remains unclear, leaving women searching for answers.
Symptoms of Coccygeal Pain in Women
The symptoms of coccygeal pain can vary, but common complaints include:
- Aching, burning, or sharp pain around the tailbone, particularly when sitting.
- Pain that worsens when moving from sitting to standing.
- Discomfort during prolonged periods of sitting.
- Sensitivity or tenderness in the area around the coccyx.
- Pain that radiates to the hips, thighs, or lower back.
- Increased discomfort during menstruation or after childbirth.
- Difficulty with bowel movements due to tailbone pressure.
- Painful sex because certain positions and movements could be challenging
For many women, this pain can feel isolating and difficult to explain. It’s difficult to talk about pain in this area and sometimes it can be hard to describe exactly where the pain is.
It’s not uncommon to feel dismissed or misunderstood when seeking medical help. However, there are holistic approaches that can make a difference.
How Abdominal Therapy Can Help
The Sobada abdominal therapy is a gentle, non-invasive approach to addressing coccygeal pain. These techniques, inspired by traditional Maya healing practices and brought to the modern world by Dr. Rosita Arvigo, focus on restoring balance and flow to the pelvic and abdominal areas.
Here’s how abdominal therapy can help relieve tailbone pain:
- Releases Tension in the Pelvic Floor: Tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles can pull on the coccyx, worsening pain. Sobada gently releases this tension, allowing the muscles to relax and reduce strain on the tailbone.
- Improves Pelvic Alignment: Misalignments in the pelvis often place undue pressure on the coccyx. By addressing these structural imbalances, abdominal therapy helps distribute weight evenly, alleviating pressure.
- Enhances Circulation: Better blood flow means improved oxygen and nutrients to the affected area, which promotes healing and reduces inflammation.
- Addresses Scar Tissue: Scars from surgeries, childbirth, or injuries can restrict movement and irritate the coccyx. Abdominal therapy breaks down adhesions to restore flexibility and movement.
- Promotes Relaxation: Stress can exacerbate physical tension, especially in the pelvic area. Abdominal therapy nurtures a connection between the body and mind, creating a sense of relaxation and well-being.
- Encourages Self-Healing: The therapy supports the body’s natural healing mechanisms, empowering you to take an active role in your recovery.
What to Expect During Abdominal Therapy
If you’ve never experienced abdominal therapy, you might wonder what it involves. Sessions are personalized to your unique needs, and the techniques are always performed externally. The focus is on gentle massage of the abdomen, pelvis and back, aimed at releasing tension, improving alignment, and supporting overall pelvic health. Even though I work with many clients who are dealing with chronic or acute pelvic and back pain, mostly they are pleasantly surprised how enjoyable the treatment is. I always work with your comfort levels. A relaxed body is always more open to receiving healing work.
I teach my clients a short massage sequence they can do at home to complement their work with me. This belly massage helps improve circulation in the belly and pelvis and helps release tension in the pelvic floor.
I may also provide suggestions on self-care practices you can do at home, such as breathing exercises and movement. These tools can help you maintain the benefits of your therapy and further support your healing journey.
A Holistic Path to Relief
Coccygeal pain can be more than a physical issue; it can affect your confidence, mobility, and mental health. But it doesn’t have to define your life. Sobada Abdominal therapy offers a compassionate, effective solution that doesn’t just mask the symptoms but addresses the root cause of your discomfort.
If you’re tired of living with tailbone pain and are seeking a gentle, natural way to find relief, consider exploring the healing potential of abdominal therapy. By honoring the wisdom of Maya healing and combining it with a deep understanding of pelvic anatomy, this therapy provides a pathway to healing and hope.
You don’t have to endure this pain alone. Reach out to learn more or schedule a session—relief is closer than you think.
עברית
English