Acupuncture for Chronic Coccydynia Following a Traumatic Fall: A Case Report

Abstract

Chronic coccydynia (coccyx pain) can significantly impact quality of life and functional mobility. Conventional treatment options are limited or ineffective for long-standing cases. In this case study, a 31-year-old female with chronic post-traumatic coccydynia and associated urinary dysfunction was treated over six months using an integrative East Asian medicine diagnostic framework and traditional therapies, including acupuncture, trigger point (ashi) therapy, tuina, and topical liniments. Localized treatment of the coccygeal area, combined with systemic approaches to address the patient's overall constitution, resulted in subjective pain reduction and improvements in functional mobility and urinary control. Results suggest that acupuncture may play a significant role in treating chronic coccydynia.