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Sam - offermepeaches@hotmail.com
Posted 2010-10-01
I'm only 31 years old and a guy. For about 2 years now, I've been experiencing chronic pain at the coccyx area. My job and lifestyle necessitates I sit down for hours at a time. The pain had shifted from being 'uncomfortable' to slightly painful and recently to excruciating sometimes at the end of a long day at the office. Worst still, long flights have become nightmares without pain killers!
I have a twin brother who does not have this condition. I believe the reason behind me developing an over-bent (forward) coccyx bone is an embarrassing habit I'll share with you.
To help me perform the number 2 in the toilet, I usually gently pressed with a finger the lower butt area while sitting down (at the coccyx). This boosts the bowel movement (I noticed by experience), helping me often when I'm traveling and feeling constipated. I believe that a few years of having this bad habit has caused my condition.
Although this bad habit might come across as harmless, years of doing it has had a toll on my coccyx bone and nerves at this area. Now I stopped this nonsense in the toilet, ordered a special Mayline Group chair with a tailbone cut-out and effected lifestyle changes to help me rid the pain once and for all. I hope this will sort this out permanently.
Any comment?
Sam