Now able to sit without pain
Himayat, India - reshihimayat7@gmail.com
Posted 2026-06-28
As a student, I injured my tailbone while traveling on a Rapido bike - the backrest of the vehicle hit me unexpectedly. At first, I ignored the discomfort, even though it worsened after a week of sitting long hours for my internship preparation. My college's in-house doctor suggested a painkiller, but the relief was only temporary.
For almost 2–3 weeks, the pain became a major distraction, making it difficult to sit and focus on my studies. I then visited a nearby orthopedic doctor, who reassured me it was likely inflammation and prescribed medication. He also advised me to use a doughnut cushion, which gave partial relief.
When the pain worsened, I returned and was advised to take an injection to reduce inflammation. I opted for it, hoping for faster recovery. The first two days were painful, but afterward I experienced relief for about four weeks. I thought I was recovering — until an exam where I had to sit for three hours. The pain became so severe that I couldn't sit and had to stand in between.
Searching for answers, I used Gemini to understand why the pain persisted. It suggested that I might have coccydynia and gave me a reference to Dr. Syeda Mubashira (see Doctors and specialists in India) as a specialist.
When I first contacted Dr. Syeda, I was a little reluctant since she is a female doctor, and I felt slightly tense despite reading her positive reviews online. However, when I spoke to her on the phone to book an appointment, she immediately asked me to get a dynamic tailbone X-ray — a diagnostic approach she has designed to pinpoint the condition accurately. After getting the X-ray done and meeting her in person, her explanation was clear, matched my symptoms perfectly, and helped me understand why my pain was not reducing despite earlier treatments. She then gave me a structured plan of treatment and follow-up, which sounded scientific and aligned with what I had read on coccyx.org. I opted for the treatment, completing six sessions followed by a four-week rehab plan designed according to my posture misalignment and assessment. After four weeks, a repeat X-ray showed visible changes in my angulation — I was so happy to see the progress.
She continued with another four sessions, gradually helping me return to my daily activities. Today, after two months, I am deeply grateful to be able to sit without pain. As a student, if you cannot sit, it feels like everything is over - and Dr. Syeda Mubashira gave me back that ability. No words can explain how thankful I am for her care, expertise, and dedication.
I would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with tailbone injuries especially student sitting issues. She is a doctor who genuinely cares about her patients' well-being.
