Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help relieve coccyx pain during pregnancy and other pregnancy-related back problems. On the one hand, the aim is to strengthen the muscles of the neck, back and pelvic floor in order to prevent or treat complaints. Exercises can be practiced mainly on the mat, for example with a gymnastics ball, so that they can be continued at home later.

By strengthening the musculature, the stability of the pelvic ring and the back can be increased, posture can improve and the fun of movement can be restored. Pelvic floor exercises are important to prevent later incontinence and to facilitate the birth process. Muscles can also be gently stretched and strengthened during pregnancy gymnastics or yoga classes for pregnant women, which can have positive effects on back pain and coccyx problems.

Massages and heat therapy are not forbidden in pregnancy, especially in the frequently tense shoulder and neck area, both are completely harmless. However, massages in the lumbar region are suspected of being able to cause contractions and are therefore not necessarily recommended in every case. In case of complaints in the lower back area, for example, a stabilizing belt can also provide relief; this should be discussed with the doctor or physiotherapist. These articles may also be of interest to you:

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Causes

Coccyx pain is a common complaint during pregnancy and can have various causes. In most cases they are pregnancy-related, but they can also be caused by other factors. Coccyx pain is particularly common at the beginning and end of pregnancy.The article ISG complaints in pregnancy may also be of interest to you, since not only the coccyx but also the sacroiliac joints are affected during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, it is normal for the connections between the pelvic ring structures, which include the coccyx, to loosen somewhat to provide more space for the growing child and to facilitate the birth process. This loosening is a common cause of coccyx pain during pregnancy.
The pressure of the growing child on the bony structures and ligaments can also cause the pain.
Pressure from outside in the form of a slight bruise can also cause coccyx pain.
Muscular tension in the back, hip and pelvic floor muscles or a pre-existing structural change in the coccyx area can also be responsible for the pain.
Many women also describe the beginning of labor pains in such a way that the pain begins as coccyx pain and then spreads further into the abdomen.