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Coccyx Pain Home Care
Home care for coccyx pain includes:
  • Avoid pressure on the coccyx:
    • Coccyx cushion
    • Donut pillow
  • Apply cold compresses:
    • For coccygeal pain due to an injury
  • Apply warm compresses:
    • For infections around the coccyx
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain Images
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Apr 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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