The Prevalence of Coccydynia among Postpartum Females in Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital,  Sialkot: Prevalence of Coccydynia among Postpartum Females

Saman  Shah; Sana  Muzammil; Ghannia  Khalid; Rameesha  Javed; Danyal  Ahmed; Faiza  Altaf; Amna Khalid

doi:10.54393/tt.v4i1.112

Authors

Saman Shah Department of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
Sana Muzammil Department of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
Ghannia Khalid Department of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
Rameesha Javed Department of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
Danyal Ahmed Department of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
Faiza Altaf Department of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
Amna Khalid Faculty of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v4i1.112

Keywords:

Coccydynia, Postpartum Females, Tail Bone, Breastfeeding, C-section, SVD

Abstract

The coccydynia refers to the pain in the coccyx. Its incidence is increasing due to sedentary lifestyles. The problem is commonly seen in postpartum females caused due to prolong sitting, poor breast feeding position or due to internal and external trauma during labor. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of coccydynia and its association with postpartum females in Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot. This is an observational study and convenient sampling technique is used in it. Methods: This study includes 90 postpartum females of age between 20 to 44. Data were collected by using a questionnaire containing 16 questions. Results: Out of 90 postpartum females, the total number of patients having tailbone pain were 86.7% whereas, 8.2% participants had no pain after delivery. Conclusion: The study concludes that the prevalence rate of coccyx pain is very high in postpartum females, due to several reasons. The study mainly focus on providing guidance to the females about the correct positioning, exercises and postural guidance in order to maintain the active lifestyle.

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