Sacrodinia - this is what doctors call the process in the human body when a person has a sacrum, a large bone in the shape of a triangle, which is located between the coccyx and the lumbar vertebra. The sacrum is sometimes confused with the tailbone, and if pain occurs in this part of the back, it is believed that the problem is in the tailbone. But these are different parts of the spinal column. Only an experienced specialist (chiropractor, surgeon, gynecologist, orthopedist, neuropathologist, traumatologist, urologist, etc.) can correctly diagnose the disease and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
The causes of pain in the sacrum can be various. Pain in the sacrum and lower dorsal regions can occur after a spinal injury. If a person is at rest, the pain will pass within a few days. The sacrum also hurts in the case of the development of spondylolisthesis (displacement of the fifth lumbar vertebra).
Why does a woman’s sacrum hurt? With gynecological diseases, for example, endometriosis, in which pain in this part of the back increases during the menstrual period and wanes after the end of menstruation. Among other causes of pain in the sacrum of the female body there are hormonal disorders, chronic posterior parametritis, pelvic vein varicose veins, weakening of the uterus-supporting muscles, an abnormally located uterus, and others. In women in labor, pain in the sacrum occurs if the fetus presses on it (occipital or posterior presentation ) or changes its position (for example, from rear to front).
The sacrum in men hurts if there are problems with the prostate or rectum, as well as when inflammatory processes occur in the pelvic area, the spine is deformed in this place, etc.
Thrombophlebitis of the pelvic and iliac vessels, osteoporosis, disorders in the transitional lumbosacral vertebra also lead to the fact that the person has a sore sore. The pain can appear suddenly, give to the back and sacrum after sharp bends from side to side, increased physical exertion, strong falls, rash movements, etc. In case of infectious diseases (Koch's bacillus, coliform bacteria, staphylococcus, etc.), the presence of oncological tumors in the chest, prostate, lungs, thyroid gland, in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and other organs of the human body pain also appears in the sacral region.
If you are concerned about pain in the sacrum, you should not delay with a visit to a doctor, as the pain can intensify every day. The pain will begin to bother when sitting, getting up quickly, bending, lifting weights, etc. This pain can be transmitted to the lower back. Sometimes such pains are simply unbearable, sometimes to such an extent that a person loses sleep, performance, limited joint mobility. But self-medication using only folk remedies is extremely dangerous. A comprehensive examination of specialists is required. After the examination, which includes an x-ray of the spine, a special study by specialists in gynecology, gastroenterology, urology, neurology or orthopedics, the doctor can prescribe analgesics, massage, blockade, acupuncture, manual therapy, physiotherapy, even wearing a special corset, selected according to the size of the patient. An integrated approach to treating problems when the sacrum hurts, allows you to normalize the lymphatic drainage in the pelvic area and blood circulation, relieve stress and pain.
The sacrum is one of the most mobile parts of the human spinal column, consisting of five vertebrae. The spine sections located above, as well as the head and other parts of the body, rely on it. All their severity lies on the pelvic region and lower limbs. That is why it is so important to maintain the health and performance of the sacrum. Take care of it, because too much depends on it in your life.