Sayer Clinic treatment for coccyx pain

Mila, UK - milaaider.work@gmail.com

Posted 2019-09-23

After a knock to the coccyx when I was 23, I was told I had a mild fracture that would heal naturally. Several months passed and the pain not only worsened but had spread to the entire pelvic area. Sitting, walking or using the bathroom were excruciating ordeals. I saw many doctors but was only offered painkillers, told that I could no longer work and may need surgery to remove my coccyx. I started to develop pain in my lower back and neck, which spread to my right shoulder. I also developed severe digestive and bowel problems. This went on for several years and I began to feel very hopeless.

Eventually I was referred to Dr. Durtnall (see Doctors and specialists in the UK, London). Upon examination, he found that my coccyx and sacral area were completely locked. There was almost no range of movement in the joints and the surrounding muscles were in spasm. We began treatment within a few weeks my symptoms started to get better. A year and a half after treatment, I have no pain and normal digestive and bowel function.

I can't recommend Dr. Durtnall enough, he still looks after me with regular check ups.

Update, 2022-05-22

Four years after my treatment with Dr. Michael Durtnall I am still doing very well. This fiasco started when I was 23, I am now 32 and finally able to live normally. I am able to use the bathroom normally, walk for extended periods and sit with my weight in the middle, rather than leaning on one side like I used to have to do to avoid the extreme coccyx pain.

I have had a total of 3 mild relapses in coccyx pain which I've been able to resolve myself using Michael's advice. With Michael's help I've developed a good awareness of my pelvic/coccygeal area and I am rigorous about maintaining posture and range of motion there to avoid having any relapses. I have been back to see Dr. Durtnall for some check ups and all seems to be healthy and well around the coccyx and sacrum.

Chronic pain or injury in this area can be so devastating and I sincerely hope others can find relief like I did. As before I can't recommend Dr. Durtnall enough, he is extremely dedicated to his patient's recovery.