Internal coccyx adjustments

Has anyone here experiences an internal coccyx adjustments? The procedure is performed by a chiropractic physician and is described here: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3841/is_200302/ai_n9182583/pg_2?tag=artBody;col1

I've never heard about that either, it sounds very interesting thouhgh, kind of rectal massage, wouldn't refuse that! 😉

My girlfriend had to have this done after a sports related injury. She hated it and said that it was extremely painful. I think it's kind of interesting.

The thought of having her finger in there manipulating my coccyx for a full 10 minutes is very stimulating. The prostate exams from my primary care physician are very brief.

Definitely wanna try.

The coccyx and prostate are in opposite directions. Pressure on your coccyx will do nothing for your prostate.

I don't recommend going in for that. It may become quickly apparent that you are a "perve" looking for a thrill😉 😉

The link you provide offers one of several ways to adjust the coccyx. All are aimed at moving the tailbone back to a normal position after trauma, childbirth, etc. There is also at least one Chiropractic philosophy that describes this as a useful adjustment to be performed on a regular basis for a whole host of spinal related disorders as far away as headache.

As you might guess the technique is not widely used these days and few Chiropractors even know how to do it. Of those who do, fewer still are willing to for fear of Board complaints and lawsuits.

The adjustment described can be done very gently. This is known as low force adjusting. It is an excellent alternative to the more usual high force (cracking) which is not well tolerated by some. Low force adjusting provides excellent results, and virtually any joint may be adjusted in this way. The reason it takes more time is because the gentle force is applied to move the joint into correction and the body then allows it to move in it's own time without being forced. It is allowed to sink into rather than being forced into it.

This is analogous to proper digital anal technique in general. If a gloved and lubricated finger is placed on the anus and very gentle pressure applied, the anus will open on it's own and permit entry. Following along as the body opens without forcing makes it entirely comfortable. This is giving the body time to allow, to give permission, and shows respect to the body in it's own right, not just the mind of the patient.

Technical discussions aside (although they are indeed valuable), I think I have a patient that might benefit from exactly this therapy. I've sent him the link to the article, perhaps I'll add it to the treatment plan.

Play On!

LadyDoc

Curious,

Do you find the adjustment your wife performs to help your back pain or just improve your attitude? It quite often is very useful for both.

I need to look into this after the babe gets here. I fell when I was little and my tailbone has been a pain ever since! Being pregnant makes it worse. 😜

I LOVE the technique that DocB describes above. I always prefer to read posts from someone who advocates a gentle technique, that shows concern and kindness for others! Karma to you, and I almost NEVER push a karma button, EVER!

And, Germangoddess, check this out, with a real orthopedist, or chiropractor, or whoever. Perhaps, you did permanent damage, as a child, when you fell. But, there may be a chance to either improve, or even correct the damage. Why live in pain, if there is a solution?

Thank you Dr E, I sincerely appreciate it. The gentle technique is a good one for this, and a more advanced technique is possible. Once a digital contact is made with the tailbone, a very very light pull can be used to actually feel a body rhythm of the pelvis. It is a little subtle, but easy to feel once you know it. With gentle contact, the rhythm will be felt to slow and then stop as the bone eases into proper position, then after a time it will resume. The point where it stops is known as the Still Point, an almost mystical thing for the sensitive, and therapeutic in it's own right. The pressure must be very light or the rhythm is overpowered and the Still Point is lost. This is based on the work of Upledger (CranioSacral Therapy).

GermanGoddess, another thing to investigate after your baby is born would be low level laser therapy. Old injuries can become chronic sometimes, especially this one for some reason. Cold laser is a remarkable tool for breaking the cycle of chronic pain. An Osteopath might be a good resource too. First baby though, lasers are not for the pregnant uterus. The worsening of your symptoms is likely due to the influence of the hormones that relax ligaments to allow you to make room for the baby and the pressure of the baby on your lower spine while the stabilizing ligaments are stretched.

Good Luck to you both.

B

Doc B.. my wife has my restored my back to health.. so yes when she does it does help. sometime I think she does it just to play with me. As I can tell if it needed or not.. but who am I to complain she's the Doctor 😄

Curious78,

Thanks for updating, this is an uncommon technique that I do not often get to hear nearly enough outcome reports for. I am glad to hear it has worked so well for you. Even when she might be playing with you, it is therapeutic if she does it well and puts her heart into it. It sounds like she does and you are a lucky man both ways.

B

Hi ejpilot08,I would like to hear a few more details about your girlfriend's coccyx adjustment after her sports injury. Was it with a chiropractor? Was it a male? Was she embarrassed?

Never heard before

sounds interesting to check about it

tks

Many years ago I was working with a bobsled team. They often traumatized the coccyx through the force of landing on a moving sled. We would always begin with gentle external manipulation and restorative muscle techniques, but at times this was not enough to put the coccyx back into an anatomical position. Internal manipulation, done by sandwiching the coccyx through the rectum while applying traction externally would move it back into a more normal position. It often took several sessions before the coccyx would remain in proper alignment.

It's not the most comfortable procedure to have done, but my guys never really objected. Not sure if it was because of the pain relief they anticipated or they enjoyed my fingers hanging out in their butts for a while!

Interesting subject...found this video, it's not an internal adjustment, but the doc pretty much has his fingers up

her butt! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqGzXp8AeN0

I heard of 2 instances involving coccyx adjustments. The first was a friend of mine who told me his chiropractor adjusts his coccyx. I never heard of the procedure before. He said he passes out every time it's done. The second time I heard about coccyx adjustments was while I was dating a girl who got a series of massages to cure her migraines. She told me that during the 5th and final massage of the series, the masseuse (a male) removed her towel and told her to spread her legs so he could adjust her coccyx. He planned on doing this through her vagina! She refused. She said he looked surprised that she wasn't going along with it, apparently most of his clients were more compliant than her. The series of 5 massages really helped her migraines, even without the coccyx adjustment. Perhaps she would have been completely cured of migraines if she agreed to the entire treatment.

The coccyx is much better accessed through the rectum than the vagina.

I'd say the guy was looking for some pussy.

I agree with you Switchablesusie. That masseuse most likely had another agenda besides curing her migraines.