Tailbone Pain in Vancouver

Tailbone Pain Treatment at Pinnacle Women’s Therapeutics

Comprehensive Care for Tailbone Pain in Vancouver, Washington

Living with tailbone pain (coccydynia) can make everyday activities like sitting, driving, or transitioning between positions uncomfortable and frustrating. At Pinnacle Women’s Therapeutics, we specialize in providing evidence-based, holistic care to address the root causes of tailbone pain and help you find lasting relief.

Understanding Tailbone Pain

Tailbone pain is discomfort or aching at the base of the spine, often caused by:

  • Falls or direct impact injuries (e.g., slipping on ice or stairs)
  • Prolonged sitting on hard surfaces
  • Childbirth-related trauma
  • Chronic tension or tightness in the pelvic floor muscles
  • Unknown causes, which may include postural habits or muscular imbalances

Symptoms may include sharp pain while sitting, tenderness at the base of the spine, or difficulty transitioning between sitting and standing. Without targeted treatment, tailbone pain can persist, significantly affecting your quality of life.

How We Treat Tailbone Pain

At Pinnacle Women’s Therapeutics, our specialized physical therapy approach focuses on the whole body to address the underlying causes of your discomfort. Our tailored treatment plans include:

Comprehensive Evaluation

Your first visit includes a detailed assessment of your symptoms, medical history, posture, and musculoskeletal alignment. We also evaluate the function of your pelvic floor muscles, as they often play a key role in tailbone pain.

Manual Therapy

Our therapists use gentle hands-on techniques, such as myofascial release and trigger point therapy, to release tension and improve mobility in the surrounding muscles and tissues. Cupping therapy may also be utilized to reduce tension in the sacrum, glutes, and low back.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

The pelvic floor muscles attach directly to the tailbone and are often a source of pain. Our therapists use advanced techniques to retrain and release these muscles, including internal therapy if appropriate and desired.

Movement and Postural Education

We provide guidance on improving posture to reduce pressure on the tailbone, including tips for:

  • Proper sitting alignment using cushions or supports
  • Adjusting positions every 20-30 minutes to promote blood flow
  • Incorporating exercises like Cat-Cow or forearms-and-knees positioning for pain relief

Customized Exercise Programs

Your treatment plan will include tailored exercises to improve mobility, strengthen supportive muscles, and re-educate movement patterns to alleviate stress on the tailbone.

Benefits of Tailbone Pain Treatment at Pinnacle

Our patients often experience:

  • Significant pain reduction or resolution
  • Improved posture and sitting comfort
  • Enhanced mobility and ease of movement
  • Greater confidence in daily activities

Our holistic approach addresses not just the symptoms but the root causes of tailbone pain, ensuring that you receive comprehensive and lasting care.

When to Seek Treatment

You should consider treatment for tailbone pain if:

  • Your pain lasts more than a week without improvement
  • Sitting, driving, or everyday tasks are uncomfortable
  • You experience pelvic pressure, bowel discomfort, or urinary urgency
  • You’ve experienced a recent fall, injury, or childbirth-related trauma

Why Choose Pinnacle Women’s Therapeutics?

At Pinnacle, we understand how disruptive tailbone pain can be. Our physical therapists specialize in women’s health and have advanced training in pelvic health and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. We provide compassionate, expert care tailored to your unique needs in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

Don’t let tailbone pain hold you back any longer. Contact Pinnacle Women’s Therapeutics today to schedule your consultation and begin your journey toward lasting relief. We’re here to help you feel confident, comfortable, and in control again.

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Mara H.

“I have two daughters who are competitive dancers and aspiring ballerinas. They have had various injuries due to the repetitive nature of dance as well as time spent training. I was lucky to have met Buffy Stinchfield at the girls’ dance studio and especially, because she is a former dancer as well. She has worked with my girls for over a year to pinpoint their injuries, prescribed effective exercises, made changes as necessary when needed. I’m happy to say my girls have recovered from those injuries.
Buffy is wonderful to work with; very patient and explained details of how muscles and skeletal system work together so we could understand why and what was going on with their bodies leading to pain. Very thorough. Buffy understood exactly what caused the pain through observing movements my girls performed, and exactly how to correct improper use of muscles and body alignment. Buffy will be the first person I visit when in need of a physical therapist. I highly recommend her! She will take the time needed to understand how your injury occurred, and get you on the road to recovery.”

Andrea C.

“I went to Buffy because I am a 40+ tap dancer with lots of old injuries that are showing themselves. I also had a c-section with a horizontal and vertical incision, so I figured it couldn’t hurt to give some attention to any pelvic imbalances she may find. I know I picked the right PT because Buffy looks at me as an individual and decides on a treatment plan that is just right for me. She performs hands-on treatment as well as giving me exercises to practice on my own.”