During a tailbone injection, also known as a coccygeal nerve block, a local anesthetic and steroid medication are injected into the area around the coccyx to relieve pain. The skin over the coccyx is cleaned, and a needle is inserted into the area under X-ray guidance. The medication is then injected into the targeted area, and the needle is removed. Patients may experience immediate pain relief following the injection, or it may take several hours or days for the full effects of the medication to take effect. The duration of pain relief provided by the injection can vary depending on the individual patient and the severity of their pain. Patients may experience some mild side effects, such as bruising or soreness at the injection site, but these usually resolve on their own within a few days. After the injection, patients are usually advised to avoid activities that put pressure on the tailbone and to rest for a short period to allow the medication to take effect. Coccygeal nerve block treatment is available at Global Neuro & Spine Institute. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Orlando FL, Conway FL, Edgewood FL, Jensen Beach FL, Ocean Breeze FL, Rio FL, Palm Bay FL, Malabar FL, Melbourne FL, Atlantis FL, Palm Springs FL, Boynton Beach FL, Fort Pierce FL, White City FL, St Lucie FL, Plantation FL, Pine Island Ridge FL, Lauderhill FL, Winter Park FL, Bertha FL, Alafaya FL and surrounding areas.