What to do if your buttocks and coccyx hurt after confinement

Pregnancy is probably something that every woman must experience. However, in life, some things about pregnancy may be good for the mother, but some things may not be exciting for the mother... We all know that women who have just given birth are very weak and cannot even be disturbed by any adverse external factors. In order to alleviate this weak physique, there is the concept of confinement for women. Moreover, the process of confinement is indispensable and cannot be sloppy. Let us learn what to do if your buttocks and coccyx hurt during confinement!

1. Postpartum coccyx pain

Postpartum coccyx pain occurs in many women, and the local pain actually has a significant impact on their lives. Generally, postpartum coccyx pain is caused by coccyx displacement, periosteum inflammation or nerve compression. Therefore, mothers need to pay attention to calcium supplementation, exercise more, and get enough rest to relieve pain.

2. What causes coccyx pain after childbirth?

Some women find that they experience coccyx pain after delivery. The pain in the coccyx can make people feel uncomfortable and have a great impact on their lives. So, what causes coccyx pain after childbirth?

If the mother's pelvis is narrow or the fetal head is too large, the coccyx may be squeezed and the muscles may be damaged when the fetal head passes through the birth canal during delivery. The most prominent symptom is pain at the lowest end of the spine when lying on your back, sitting or straining to go to the toilet after delivery, especially when sitting on something hard. The coccyx is located at the lowest part of the spine. It has very important functions and effects on the human body. However, our coccyx has less fat layer, unlike the buttocks. Many people will experience coccyx pain when sitting down. In the later stage, even squatting will cause pain. So, what is the cause of coccyx pain after childbirth? The causes of coccyx pain after childbirth include direct trauma to the coccyx or its joint ligaments.

1. Direct trauma: The mother may feel pain in the coccyx, which may be caused by slipping and falling on the ground with her buttocks, or falling on the ground with her buttocks when falling from a height, or the coccyx may be kicked or hit by external objects. Due to sprain of the joint between the vertebrae and coccyx or fracture of the coccyx, local inflammation and pain of the coccyx is caused. Over time, the pain will go away as the injured area heals, but if the healing is poor or not there, the pain will persist.

2. Sitting for a long time causes compression of the coccyx: For mothers with coccyx pain, the most troubling thing is the pain and discomfort in the coccyx when sitting during the confinement period, especially when the coccyx is under pressure. The longer you sit, the more painful it will be. Some mothers even feel uncomfortable when lying flat. At this time, they will feel more comfortable lying on their side or left side, because this posture can reduce the pressure on the coccyx.

3. The coccyx is dislocated or moves abnormally when standing up from a sitting position: Some people feel the most pain when standing up from a sitting position. This is because the coccyx is dislocated or moves abnormally when sitting down. In severe cases of coccyx pain, even walking may be painful.

3. Causes of postpartum coccyx pain

What is the cause of coccyx pain after childbirth? This is mainly caused by changes in the pelvic muscles of the mother during the delivery process. Paying attention to pelvic muscle recovery treatment can effectively treat coccyx pain after childbirth.

After giving birth, the pelvic muscles become extremely stretched and weak. Therefore, exercise these muscles as often as possible to restore them to a strong state. The pelvis is a skeletal bowl-shaped structure consisting of two large pelvic bones that are connected at the base of the spine (sacrum) at a joint called the sacroiliac joint. The pelvic bones are connected by a joint in the front called the pubic joint. Below the sacrum of the spine are four small bones that make up the coccyx.

The main function of the pelvis is to support the body's structure while protecting the uterus and bladder, and in early pregnancy, the growing embryo. The floor of the pelvis is made up of a layer of muscle called the pelvic muscles. The pelvic muscles are divided into two layers, the inner layer and the outer layer, which connect from the pubic bone to the coccyx and pass through the hip bones on both sides.

There are 3 outlets in these muscles. One is the urethral outlet extending from the bladder, located in the front; one is the vaginal opening extending from the uterus, located in the center; and the other is the anal opening extending from the large intestine, located in the back. In the outer layer of muscle, there are rings around these openings, called sphincters, which keep these openings tightly closed, especially when the abdomen is exerted, such as when the mother coughs, laughs or sneezes. During pregnancy, the pelvis supports the weight of the fetus, the placenta, and some extra fluid in the expanding uterus. After giving birth, these muscles will be extremely expanded and fragile, so you should exercise them as often as possible to restore them to a strong state.

Postpartum coccyx pain may be caused by damage to the pelvic floor muscles and coccyx when the fetus passes through the pelvic cavity during delivery. You can rest in bed. If the pain is relieved, it means that the treatment is effective. If invalid, further inspection is required. This pain is more common in women with large fetuses, small pelvises and prolonged labor. It is mainly caused by displacement of the coccyx, inflammation of the periosteum or nerve compression. It may also be caused by compression of the coccyx by the presenting part of the fetus. At the beginning, you can take painkillers and rest more, and then do some recovery exercises later. Generally, recovery takes a few weeks.

4. What to do if your coccyx hurts after childbirth

What should you do if you have coccyx pain after childbirth? To treat coccyx pain after childbirth, you have to find out the cause. So far, the treatment of coccyx pain is generally divided into two types: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatment of coccyx pain may take several weeks or even several months. If there is no improvement after a long period of conservative treatment and the coccyx joint is obviously unstable or loose, the coccyx can be surgically removed. It will take about four to eight months for the symptoms to improve after the operation. Mothers can use the following four methods to relieve and treat postpartum coccyx pain:

1. When you have coccyx pain, you can apply hot compress to increase local blood circulation and relax local muscles.

2. Lie on your back. When sitting, be careful not to let the painful area come into contact with hard objects. It is best to sit on a soft cushion or rubber ring.

3. Coccyx pain will generally gradually ease 1-2 months after delivery, in order to avoid this phenomenon. If the baby is too heavy (over 4 kg) or the mother has a narrow pelvis, surgical intervention or cesarean section should be performed promptly during delivery.

4. If the postpartum pain does not subside or improve, see a doctor as soon as possible and take necessary treatment.

5. How to prevent coccyx pain after childbirth

In order to avoid the pain of coccyx pain after childbirth, it is best to do preventive work before childbirth to avoid or relieve coccyx pain. How to prevent coccyx pain after childbirth?

1. Actively participate in physical exercise to enhance muscle and ligament tension.

2. Pregnant women should not stay absolutely still during pregnancy. They can do some thigh flexion and extension exercises, but should avoid large-scale movements of the waist and hips and other strenuous exercises.

3. If a pelvic joint suffers from tuberculosis, rheumatism or softening, pregnancy should be avoided after recovery.

4. Nutrition during pregnancy should be moderate to prevent the fetus, especially the fetal head, from being too large and compressing the coccyx during delivery. At the same time, avoid chronic cough, constipation and other conditions to avoid further increasing abdominal pressure. Heavy physical labor, especially weight-bearing walking, should be avoided in the middle and late stages of pregnancy.

5. If the baby is too heavy (over 4 kg) or the mother has a narrow pelvis, surgical assistance or caesarean section should be performed in time during delivery.