1, rest and rest
When standing or sitting for a long time causes pain in the coccyx, it may be that the coccyx is under too much pressure, resulting in strain or inflammation. At this time, you can change your posture or lie down to rest, reduce the pressure on the coccyx, and achieve the purpose of relieving pain.
2. Hot compress method
The coccygeal pain may be caused by soft tissue contusion or periostitis caused by accidental wrestling, which can be relieved by hot compress, because hot compress has the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, improving muscle blood circulation, relieving pain and calming down.
Practice: soak the towel in hot water, twist it slightly until it doesn't flow, apply it to the painful part of the coccyx and put on a hot water bag, and apply hot compress 10~ 15 minutes. Pay attention to control the temperature to avoid burns.
Step 3 massage
The pain of coccygeal vertebra can also be relieved by massage, which is more convenient and quick. Massage can accelerate blood circulation and relax muscles by stimulating muscles and acupoints, so as to achieve the purpose of treating and relieving pain.
Practice: let the patient lie on the bed, and the massager will overlap the palms of both hands and stick them on the sacrum of the patient's coccyx, and massage in circles for 50~ 100 times. Observe the patient's reaction during massage, from light to heavy.
Note: If it is low back pain caused by fracture or dislocation of coccyx, do not massage like this before seeing a doctor, so as not to aggravate the fracture or dislocation.
4. Acupuncture
Acupuncture can also quickly relieve the pain in the coccyx. Acupuncture stimulates acupoints of the body through acupuncture or moxibustion, which can relax muscles, accelerate blood circulation and relieve pain.
Note: Acupuncture needs professional Chinese medicine or acupuncturist to operate.
5, coccygeal pain precautions
1, in normal work and life, we should pay attention to less oppression of the coccyx, do not sit for a long time or stand, and often do some actions such as twisting the waist and stretching to relax the meridians. When sitting in a normal position, you can also place a decompression pad ring on the chair to reduce the pressure on the affected part.
2. If it is coccygeal pain caused by chronic coccygeal arthritis or synovitis, spicy and fried food should be avoided at ordinary times to avoid aggravating inflammation.
3. Usually, some maintenance behaviors such as acupuncture, warm physical therapy and traction can be carried out to promote the rehabilitation of coccygeal diseases.
4. If the coccyx pain has not improved for a long time and there are signs of gradual aggravation, then there may be lumbar disc herniation or other diseases. Should go to the hospital for treatment, early detection and early treatment.
6, office workers sit correctly
1. Don't put the monitor too low, you must keep it at the same level as your eyes.
2. Don't lower the elbow than the desktop.
Don't put the keyboard too far away from your hands. It is important to keep elbows and shoulders level.
4. The seat should not be too low and should not be pressed below the knee.
People who use computers should not bend their knees and put their feet under the seat. It's best to put your whole foot flat on the ground.