There is a bone at the bottom of your spine called the coccyx.Coccydynia can be a result of a fall, a broken bone, or tumors.A person with tailbone pain cannot sit, walk, work or function in his daily life.A coccyx cushion is a way to alleviate pain.This cushion has a cutout at the back to relieve pressure on the tailbone.
Step 1: The cushion is used everywhere.
If you can use the cushion in the car, home, at work, and everywhere else you need to sit down, the treatment will be most effective.If you want to travel with you and use them everywhere, you can purchase several inexpensive cushions.It's important to treat your tailbone pain with a coccyx cushion.One cushion may not be suitable for all scenarios.While sitting at your desk, a cushion may help, but it may not be as effective as driving.Try to use a cushion in different situations to see if it provides the most benefit.
Step 2: The chair has a back
You can use the coccyx cushion in a chair that has a back.The cushion helps improve your posture by raising your hips, and sitting in a chair with a back will help you sit up straight and eliminate pressure on your spine and pelvis.Your thighs may be higher than usual when using a cushion on a chair that is a comfortable height for you.To make sure your lower body is still in a comfortable position, try using a footstool.The height of the seat can be adjusted to make you more comfortable.
Step 3: There is a cushion on the seat.
Don't use a coccyx cushion with other cushions.Adding extra pillows or cushions will cause you to sit differently, which is bad for your back.The placement of the cushion on the seat can be either flat or slopping.Most people prefer this.If you need extra height, buy a thicker coccyx cushion.Put a rigid board under the cushion to support it if you are putting it on a very soft seat.
Step 4: Add ice or hot packs.
Hot or cold therapy can be done with flat ice or hot packs.Wrap the packs in towels and place one on either side of the cut-out area in the cushion.Some cushions come with a gel insert that you can warm up or freeze before using them.Discuss the effects of ice or hot packs with your doctor.
Step 5: The cushion has to be kept clean.
Try to get a cushion with a cover that can be washed.This will help keep your cushion clean.
Step 6: If necessary, upgrade your cushion.
Try a different cushion if the coccyx cushion isn't giving you enough relief.For example, if you use a coccyx cushion made of soft foam and find that it isn't alleviating the pain, you can upgrade to a cushion with denser foam for more support.Your cushion needs will be unique.
Step 7: Know what a cushion is.
A wedge cushion is a U- or V-shaped pillow that protects the coccyx from pressure.Some cushions are formed into a wedge.The U- or V-shape provides more comfort for people with tailbone pain.It is possible to use these cushions to provide comfort for those with hemorrhoids.Doctors recommend that patients use a coccyx cushion after back surgery to reduce pressure on the spine.Coccyx cushions can be used to relieve pain from other chronic pain conditions and inflammatory pain, as well as relieve pressure on the back and Pelvic area during pregnancy.Coccyx cushions are different from ring or doughnut cushions in that they have a hole in the middle and help reduce pressure on the anal and prostate region in cases of hemorrhoids.
Step 8: Purchase a cushion.
You can buy a cushion at a store.You can search online using terms like cobra cushion, tailbone cushion and wedge cushion.The advantage to using a local dealer is that you can try different cushions to see which works best for you.It's a good idea to research in advance.There are many things to consider when buying a cushion.Some are thicker than others and some are inflatable.Some of the cushions may be more comfortable for you than others.Memory foams, gels, semi-liquid gels and other materials are used.If they have specific recommendations, talk to your doctor.
Step 9: You could make your own cushion.
You can make your own cushion if you can't find one in stores.Most coccyx cushions have a small opening on one side.A small wedge can be cut out of a large piece of memory foam.Other creative options include duct taping together segments of a pool noodle, using a neck pillow, or filling a long sock with rice and bending it into a "U" shape.
Step 10: You can choose a cushion that is comfortable.
It is important that you choose a coccyx cushion that is comfortable for you.You can feel how firm the cushion is by squeezing it.This will give you an idea of how it will feel to sit on the cushion.Gel inserts are used to make coccyx cushions.Gel inserts can help provide a softer form of cushion and conform better to the body's specific shape.Gel inserts in coccyx cushions can be removed to be warmed or frozen.
Step 11: Try cushions without a cut-out.
Some coccyx cushions have a cut-out area to help relieve pressure on the spine and tailbone.Try the solid ring cushions and the cut-out version to find out which is better for you.
Step 12: Make sure your cushion is the correct thickness.
Depending on the thickness, coccyx cushions can be anywhere from 3 to 7 inches.A thicker cushion can be beneficial to heavier users.Ask your doctor or dealer about the ideal thickness for your body type.