Why Does My Tailbone Hurt?

If you are suffering from tailbone pain or discomfort, it’s time to get to the root (or should we say floor?) of the problem.

If you are suffering from tailbone pain or discomfort, it’s time to get to the root ( or should we say floor? ) of the problem.

It is common for our patients and even prospective patients looking into treatment options not to realize that at Sarton Physical Therapy, we treat both pelvic and orthopedic issues. In fact, they’re often connected! We believe that the pelvic floor is truly the core of the body, and many painful symptoms tend to stem from an unhappy pelvic floor.

We want to encourage you to get evaluated by one of our outstanding physical therapists, and regain control of your life. Pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, back pain, tailbone pain, and related conditions do not have to control your life. There is hope, and coccyx dysfunction treatment coccyx dysfunction treatment may help improve your symptoms and quality of life.

The following is a real note shared with Allea Francis, PT, DPT from a patient who suffered from tailbone pain.

“I want you to know how grateful I am to you for all the care and concern in working to heal my tailbone pain. The genuine concern and desire to help your clients is a gift and a blessing. I talk to my kids often about the importance of adding value to people’s lives…your care and kindness and desire to heal my tailbone has added tremendous value to my life. Thank you very much Allea. You are one of a kind.”

— M., Allea’s Patient, Tailbone Pain

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Sarton Physical Therapy and its affiliates recommend that you contact your physician before participating in any physical therapy, exercise or fitness related programs.

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