Seker, A., Sarikaya, I.A., Korkmaz, O. et al. Eur Spine J (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5399-6 Abstract Objective We compared the results of manual therapy combined with steroid injection with single steroid injection in the treatment of persistent coccydynia. Patients and methods Combined therapy was performed in 21 patients (Group 1) and steroid injection in 23 patients (Group […]
Connecticut Chiropractic Association District Meeting James J. Lehman, DC, MBA, DABCO Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic DOWNLOAD PAPER
Shih-Feng Lin Abstract Coccydynia is pain in the coccygeal region, and usually treated conservatively. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) was incorporated as non-invasive treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions. However, the effects of ESWT on coccydynia are less discussed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of ESWT on the outcomes of coccydynia. […]
Lirette LS, et al. Ochsner J. 2014 Spring;14(1):84-87. Abstract BACKGROUND: Despite its small size, the coccyx has several important functions. Along with being the insertion site for multiple muscles, ligaments, and tendons, it also serves as one leg of the tripod-along with the ischial tuberosities-that provides weight-bearing support to a person in the seated position. […]
A systematic review Authors: Howard, Paul D; Dolan, Andrea N; Falco, Anthony N; Holland, Brett M; Wilkinson, Caitlin F; Zink, Anna M Source: Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, Volume 21, Number 4, 2013 , pp. 213-219(7) Abstract: Study design: Systematic literature review. Objective: To investigate the various conservative interventions for coccydynia and determine their effectiveness. […]
Woon JT, Maigne JY, Perumal V, Stringer MD. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Nov 1;38(23):E1437-45. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182a45e07. Source *Department of Anatomy, Otago School of Medical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand †Service de Médecine Physique, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, Paris Cedex, France. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE: To determine if differences exists between the […]
A report of two cases Yousef Marwan, MBBS The Spine Journal Available online 2 October 2013 Abstract Background context Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ECSWT) has been used widely for musculoskeletal conditions; however, no reports are available about its use for coccydynia. Purpose Study the effect of ECSWT in relieving pain of coccydynia. Study design Case […]