Muscle Spasms Around Tailbone

[dimples]

I have had one hip resurfaced and will need to have the other done within the next year or two.  I have been having trouble with muscle spasms around my tailbone.  Mostly happens in bed at night.  It feels like things tighten up when I have been in one position for very long, and then when I move, the spasms begin. It's very painful & frustrating and wakes me up ALOT.  Anyone know of stretches or exercises that would help.  I go to the gym 3 times a week and am relatively active.
Thanks for your help!
Dimples
LBHR
4/30/08

[hernanu]

Might be your IT band acting up, as part of it goes through the tailbone into the lower back. Have you tried a roller?

[dimples]

Not sure what you mean by a roller?

[hernanu]

Not sure what you mean by a roller?

This kind of device.



You can get it here http://www.amazon.com/Foam-Roller-6-x-36/dp/B0008KLAB0/ref=sr_1_12?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1341842626&sr=1-12&keywords=foam+roller, but I'm sure it's available most PT or sporting goods stores.

The idea is to lower the outside of your leg onto the roller and roll your leg over it, massaging it and loosening the muscles / tissues. it can also be used for the lower back to address that area. It is inexpensive, and I've found it really useful.

Here's some video demonstrations on how to use it:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=using%20a%20foam%20roller%20to%20for%20it%20band&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CFUQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dc9aJtO0VCqw&ei=mOX6T7_VB_Lr0QGwv6H2Bg&usg=AFQjCNG_u4j3dLQ1w0LwiSikdylSf_KepQ&cad=rja

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=using%20a%20foam%20roller%20to%20for%20it%20band&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CE8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DRoHBDim_fzk&ei=mOX6T7_VB_Lr0QGwv6H2Bg&usg=AFQjCNFb18GsoEnFNcq5AWNcdnY9W_uHKg&cad=rja

and an article from running times about it:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=using%20a%20foam%20roller%20to%20for%20it%20band&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CFwQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Frunningtimes.com%2FArticle.aspx%3FArticleID%3D9911&ei=mOX6T7_VB_Lr0QGwv6H2Bg&usg=AFQjCNGS3z63VvzDU51pOqLD3V4etfxdfg&cad=rja

[dimples]

Thank you so much.  I will definitely try this!