Treatment of coccygeal bone hyperplasia

Coccygeal bone hyperplasia requires appropriate treatment according to the severity of the disease, mainly including conservative treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment when necessary. Patients should see a doctor as soon as possible to make a clear diagnosis and develop a targeted treatment plan.

1. Conservative treatment

For coccyx hyperosteogeny with mild symptoms or in the early stages, conservative treatment is the first choice, which can relieve pain and improve quality of life.

-Hot compress: Local hot compress can improve blood circulation, relieve muscle tension and pain treatment in the coccyx area. It is recommended to apply hot compress for 15-20 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day.

- Professional exercise: Perform rehabilitation training for the coccyx, such as stretching the sciatic area or light core strength training. This should be done under the guidance of a professional rehabilitation physician to avoid worsening discomfort.

-Sitting posture adjustment: Choose a cushion with good support or use a seat with cushioning function to avoid sitting on a hard surface for a long time. Change your posture more often when sitting to reduce direct pressure on the coccyx.

2. Drug treatment

When patients experience significant pain or inflammatory reactions, drug therapy can effectively relieve symptoms. The following commonly used drugs are recommended:

- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): such as ibuprofen and celecoxib, these drugs can relieve pain and control inflammation. They must be used according to the doctor's instructions and the course of treatment should be avoided to avoid long-term abuse that may cause side effects.

- Topical medications: such as ibuprofen plaster and compound anti-inflammatory tincture, applied to the painful area, can relieve pain and inflammation.

-Chondroprotectants: such as glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate, may improve the degeneration of joint structure when taken long-term, but the effect will take several months to appear.

3. Surgical treatment

If coccyx bone hyperplasia causes severe nerve compression or dysfunction, surgical intervention should be considered. Common surgeries include:

-Nerve decompression surgery: When bone hyperplasia compresses the nerve roots, causing severe pain or numbness in the lower limbs, surgery is performed to remove the compressing tissue to improve symptoms.

- Hyperplasia resection: Directly remove the hyperplastic bone tissue to relieve local pressure and pain.

- Coccygeal resection: In severe cases where other methods have failed, coccygeal resection may be performed to improve coccyx function and comfort, but the risks must be weighed.

The recovery of coccyx bone hyperplasia also requires daily health care, such as maintaining a proper weight and avoiding repeated pressure on the coccyx. For mild patients, regular exercise and improved lifestyle habits may help significantly relieve symptoms; severe patients need to choose the most suitable treatment plan (such as medication or surgery) under the guidance of a professional doctor. Early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment are the key to avoiding worsening of the disease and can better ensure the quality of life.