Treatments For Tailbone Pain

Local Anesthetic Injection

A local anesthetic injection may be used if normal at-home treatments and over-the-counter drugs to minimize pain haven't been effective. It may also be used in conjunction with these treatments in cases where the tailbone pain is severe, chronic, or both. Injections use a mixture of lidocaine and steroids. Lidocaine is used to numb the tailbone and surrounding areas. The corticosteroid medication imitates cortisol, a natural hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Cortisol can reduce inflammation. During the procedure, the doctor uses imaging technology to make sure the injection targets the right area. Patients may experience pain relief from anywhere from a week to multiple years. If the injection is successful, patients can have up to three per year.

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