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"Fibromyalgia is bad, but with (Marnie's) help it can be maintained to an extent- tolerable. What's not to like about someone who can help you?" Sharon. Fibromyalgia-Chronic Pain

"I would love for other women to know that this kind of care is available for their pain. Each visit worked towards reducing the pain until I was no longer having it. What a joy to know this didn't require surgery.  Anita. Pelvic Pain

"After a few weeks of therapy and training my pain levels began to greatly improve! ...Understanding the frustration and needs of her patients makes Marnie a number one PT in her field of expertise. I am forever thankful for her." Angela Pelvic Pain-IC

"It helped to talk to someone who really understood that the pain and soreness I had was real and there was a reason for it. For the first time I really understood what was causing it and there was something I could do about it." Karen. Pelvic Pain-IC

"When you think that the therapy is too simple or easy is when it is working the most. Shannon. Neck-Dizziness

"Go before you get really bad and then relief happens sooner." Tim.  Back Pain

"Until I began therapy with Marnie, I did not fully understand my condition(s) and what to do to improve it. She not only provided me with a caring environment for treatment, but provided me knowledge and information to be able to try to work on issues at home."  Dawn.  Pelvic Pain

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*Tailbone (Coccyx) pain

The medical term for the tailbone is coccyx and tailbone pain is called coccygodynia.  The coccyx is the tip of a larger bone called the sacrum which is at the bottom end of the spine.  Pain in this region often comes from a trauma such as a fall or childbirth, but not always.  Symptoms may include pain with sitting, bowel movements, walking, feeling like you are sitting on a ball, and pain with intercourse.

Your medical provider can evaluate you situation and order appropriate tests and medications.  X-rays, MRI's and CAT scan may be used to help diagnose the problem.  Physical Therapy can help if the problem is related to the muscles and joints.  There are many muscles that attach to the coccyx and spasm and tightness can be worked on with gentle manual therapy treatments.  A home program is also beneficial in the long term success of treatment. 

AuthorClemens Physical Therapy, PLLC | Comments Off |
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DateFriday, April 23, 2010 at 5:22PM

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