Increasing coccyx mobility

Sunita, UK - sunitamattu@hotmail.co.uk

Posted 2020-03-01

I have suffered with coccydnia for about 10 weeks. It was extremely painful and debilitating at the beginning, and I needed assistance to walk and get dressed etc. I saw Michael Durtnall at the Sayer Clinic (see Doctors and specialists in the UK, London) for a initial consultation in January for a different condition, but it just so happens he also specialises in coccydnia. He advised this may have occurred due to poor posture. After xrays in a standing position he firstly suggested a coccyx cushion which I use and carry with me daily.

I've had about 5 treatments with him and started with about 15% mobility which he has managed to treat with internal manipulation. I am now at about 50% and the normal range is about 70-75%. I have to stress there will be ups and downs which is normal, so you need to go in with an open mind, and know what to expect. I understand some people have an issue with internal manipulation but if you are in pain and you are being offered something that will reduce it then why not give it a go; it's honestly not that bad, and Michael is always very respectful and makes you feel at ease.

I have further treatments booked in with Michael so I'm sure I will get to the normal mobility range. Although the area is still painful it has reduced since Michael has been treating me, I feel I am halfway there. In my experience if you have coccydnia please see a specialist. The NHS only recommend shielding the pain with painkillers which does not help the matter; it needs to be treated!

Update, 2022-05-08

I wanted to share my story and news which has been possible due to the treatment and advice I received from the wonderful Michael Durtnall at the Sayer clinic in London. Although this is a site for coccyx pain I also suffer with costochondritis which Michael has also been treating. With the 2 issues combined the NHS pain management specialist advised me I would be unable to carry a baby, and strongly advised against it. They predicted I would probably be in a "wheelchair" for most of my pregnancy and my musculoskeletal issues would end up getting worse.

I carried and gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl on the 24th March 2022. This has been possible due to the treatment and advice I received from Dr Durtnall. Please see above for more detail of the treatment provided. Michael got me to a stage where I would be able to carry and gave me the go ahead.

Was it pain free... no, was part of the 9 months difficult... yes. It was as I expected so there were no big surprises. The pain was manageable and he made it possible despite what the NHS advised.

He has changed my life and brought happiness and joy to myself and my family.... even though my little Aria will not sleep in a cot ha ha! Please don't hesitate and suffer in pain, get treated!