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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Chronic coccydynia (tailbone pain) lacks standardized treatment and return-to-sport guidelines.
  • A 34-year-old female cyclist experienced prolonged coccydynia, exacerbated by surgery.
  • Previous treatments, including physiotherapy, were ineffective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline an evidence-based chiropractic protocol for managing chronic coccydynia.
  • To detail a successful return-to-cycling strategy for athletes with tailbone pain.

Main Methods:

  • A 34-year-old female recreational cyclist with chronic coccydynia underwent a 22-week chiropractic care program.
  • The protocol focused on coccydynia rehabilitation and pain management strategies.
  • Chiropractic adjustments and targeted exercises were employed.

Main Results:

  • The patient successfully returned to recreational cycling after 22 weeks of chiropractic intervention.
  • Significant pain reduction and functional improvement were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • A structured, evidence-based chiropractic protocol can effectively manage chronic coccydynia in athletes.
  • This case demonstrates a viable pathway for return-to-sport after tailbone pain.
  • Further research into standardized return-to-sport protocols for coccydynia is warranted.