It is challenging to treat a coccyx injury. Depending on the extent of the injury (bruise, sprain, strain, fracture) it can take 6 months to a year to heal with ongoing injury prevention and impact on the pelvic floor. It is an injury that it is very difficult to rest and takes mindfulness in body mechanics and posture throughout the healing process. The coccyx sits at the base of the spine and is extremely important because of its attachments to the pelvic floor. It is not meant to bear weight. However, when we sit backwards or slump, shift weight to one side (crossing legs), stand or bend in poor posture, this all affects the coccyx.
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Most people by the time they reach their 30s and 40s will have some form of minor disc degenerative and arthritic changes in their spine but will not be symptomatic. Degeneration is just part of the normal aging process, which can be accelerated from trauma.
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There will come a time in your practice, workouts, trainings where things come to a screeching halt. It's hard to keep things together all the time, sometimes your body just breaks down.
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I’ve worked with enough clients to know that people need to feel soreness after their workout to believe it is effective. And what better places to feel soreness then in their trouble spots. But when is the intensity too much? How much soreness is actually ok?
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