I climbed onto a sit-up bench today, started to lower my back and positively yelped - much to the amusement of nosy on-lookers. I've been doing more sit-ups, crunches, reverse crunches etc. lately. Could they have caused the tailbone pain? And, does anybody know some home remedy to help the pain and/or tips to avoid it in the future?
I think that you should give it a rest for about a week. Try again. Hopefully the strengthening of the muscle will take some of the stress off the joint/bone.
Arnica 6 tablets or Gluecosimine, it can cause problems a bruised coxxys its your centre of gravity, REST.
Yep, you've hit the nail right on its head. I think it has a lot to do with my largely non-existent core strength. Thanks, guys, I'll take a break for now.
Rest is extremely important to start off with. You may even need to see a doctor. After you are cleared to exercise again, look up supermans and hanging leg raises on the internet. Combining these two exercises in place of your above ones will provide more benefits for your "core training" than the ones you chose, while keeping the workout short and simple.
depending on whether you are young or not will determine how long this pain lasts.i hurt mine when i was 14 and it cleared up within days, last year i fell off my mountain bike and it still aches, 11 months on. i'm 51 now though, and clumsy
Well, I'm 20, so I'll give it a week before I try the doctor. On the other hand, I slammed down on my tailbone a couple of years ago, while snowboarding. (I was doing an ollie, nothing heroic, sadly.) There's a good chance my tailbone is still pretty fragile. Here's hoping the problem won't persist. I agree. Supermans work wonders for the core with virtually non-existent chances of injury, as do a bunch of other Pilates moves - the hundred, roll ups and leg stretches. I'll make sure to add the hanging leg raises. Thanks!
Remember to keep the back straight. the sit up bench can cause damage pretty quick, so try to take it moderately if the strength isn't there yet. The Stabilizing muscle won't be able to hold it all together very well. If you're new to it you have to learn how to consciously contract the deep core muscle inside your body and develop on it as a base to the power exercises. Very important for avoiding injuries.
I've had tail-bone pain from doing box squats. I had bad form and was going down too fast. http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/GluteusMaximus/BBBoxSquat.html If it's nothing serious, if it's just bruised or tender, just lay off for a bit and take some over-the-counter NSAIDs. However, if the pain is so unbearable that you can't sit down or even walk properly, then I would suggest going to the doctor to have it checked. Keep in mind that pain is not always due to some traumatic injury. If your muscles are really tight in that region, it could also cause pain. If this is the case, some stretching and massaging are in order.
Here's a nice link for you: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/lowback/coccyx_pain_coccydynia.htm
:rofl Word of the Day: Coccydynia! (Tomorrow: Piriformis.) Seriously, though, cheers. I took note of the tips, and the pain has subsided considerably. :good And yes, I'll be looking into stretching/massaging the lower back. Apparently, it's both chronically tight and imbalanced. You guys really know your stuff!
