How long does it take for a damaged tailbone to heal?

A tailbone injury can be very painful and slow to heal. Healing time for an injured tailbone depends on the severity of the injury. If you have a fracture, healing can take between 8 to 12 weeks. If your tailbone injury is a bruise, healing takes about 4 weeks.

Can anything be done for an injured tailbone?

For traumatic injuries, apply ice to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for the first few days after the injury. Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce pain and improve your ability to move around.

How do you sleep with a sore tailbone?

To lessen the pain of a broken or bruised tailbone, consider sleeping:

1. on a firm mattress.
2. on your side with a pillow between your knees.
3. on your back with a pillow under your knees.

When to see a doctor for tailbone pain?

People should see a doctor to rule out potentially serious medical issues if: To make a diagnosis, a doctor will undertake a comprehensive assessment that includes a complete medical history. If pain in the tailbone does not improve after a few weeks, a person should consult a doctor.

How long for tailbone pain to go away?

Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin

Should I go see a doctor for tailbone pain?

If you have the signs and symptoms of a coccyx injury or unexplained discomfort in the tailbone area, contact your doctor. It may be necessary for the doctor to decide if the injury is traumatic or if the pain is caused by other, more serious, problems. Injuries to the region of the tailbone rarely require a visit to the emergency department.

How can severe pain in the tailbone be treated?

An injection of a local anesthetic into the tailbone can relieve pain for a few weeks. Certain antidepressants or anti-epileptic medications might relieve tailbone pain as well. Surgery. During a procedure known as a coccygectomy, the coccyx is surgically removed. This option is typically only recommended when all other treatments fail.