Complications and prognosis

The most common complication of this operation is infection caused by the violation of the rectal vault. Many surgeons have also described problems with healing and scarring of the both superficial and deep wounds.
The key of a good therapy is to allow enough time for the symptoms to respond to it before the operation because pain is usually managed with conservative measures. Patients should also know that, it may take 6 months to 1 year after the operation until they are completely pain free.

Prolotherapy

Many experts claim that the safest and most effective natural medicine treatment for repairing tendon, ligament and cartilage damage is Prolotherapy. What exactly is Prolotherapy?

Prolotherapy is an attractive form of therapy whose primary role is to stimulate the body to repair painful areas itself. Doctors are inducing a mild inflammatory reaction in the weakened ligaments and cartilage. Prolotherapy is performed by frequent inserting of the needle into the joint, causing a chronic inflammatory reaction, which will eventually join the damaged ligaments!

Homeopathic remedies

Several homeopathic remedies are being used for years to relieve symptoms of tailbone pain and some studies have shown that the most of them are actually leading to alleviation of coccygodnia.

The most common are:

   1. Apis - whose role is to relieve swelling of the skin and mucosal membranes
   2. Carbo Animalis – it affects the venous system and relieves the burning sensations. It has been used by elderly people mostly.
   3. Causticum – Very potent remedy that can relieve cutting and tearing sensations  often associated with burning, rawness, or soreness
   4. Gambogia – has many positive effects on digestive system
   5. Kreosotum – has been used for many years as a painkiller. It has also been used for the relieving of the menstrual problems.
   6. Hypericum – it is indicated in coccygodynia when there is excessive pain as the guiding feature.
   7. Lathesis – used mostly in cases when the pain is strongest while rising from seated position