Long hikes help with my tailbone pain

Ashley, USA

Posted 2019-09-01

Hiking has been helping me alleviate my pain. I try to walk as much as possible after reading another testimonial from a woman who eliminated her pain by walking. Recently I've been hiking once every week, about 10-12 miles [16-19 km] each time. After only four long hikes, I almost feel normal now. I'm able to sit all day (on my coccyx cushion) at work without any discomfort. After I had a flare-up of pain at the beginning of the summer, just one long hike managed to reduce 50%-75% of the pain. My pain still comes out sometimes but it is way more manageable. Doing 10-12 miles might seem daunting if you're not really into hiking or exercise, but I recommend taking a lot of breaks and powering through it because the results are worth it!

About my pain:

I'm about 30 and have had tailbone pain for over 5 years. I've never been able to pinpoint any injury date - the pain just came about after taking too many 9 hour bus rides. It's usually only a problem while sitting, especially on buses, although sometimes it flares up and is constant. At first I tried a myriad of treatments, from cortisone to PRP [Platelet-rich plasma injection], but nothing worked and I've given up on doctors for the time being.

Update, 2020-09-27

I was quarantined for 4 months - didn't do much hiking then, so it's hard to provide an accurate update, although I'm starting back up again now. Still have back pain but it doesn't bother me too much as long as I'm sitting on my Everlasting Comfort cushion.

At the very least, I have not had any painful flare ups like I had May 2019. I've tried to stay physically active, even when quarantining.