The Pelvic Chain Behind Tailbone Pain: What Clinicians Need to Know

If you treat postpartum clients with coccyx pain, this episode will change the way you assess – and dramatically improve your outcomes.Today, Lynn breaks down the often-missed biomechanical and myofascial relationships between the sacrum, coccygeus, and sphincter complex that create a functional tug-of-war on the tailbone. You’ll learn why traditional approaches fall short, the three regions you must evaluate, and how targeted release work restores true pelvic balance.✨ Episode Highlights:The sacrum–sphincter–coccyx “tug-of-war” and why it drives persistent tailbone painHow sacral flexion, ischial splay, and sphincter hyperlengthening commonly show up postpartum – and what they mean for mechanicsWhy the coccygeus muscles are key players in coccyx tensionThe impact of sphincter-complex knots on closure, bowel function, and compensatory tailbone strainThe three assessment zones every clinician should check to dramatically improve coccyx treatmentIf you want clearer diagnostics, faster results, and more confident coccyx treatment plans, listen to this informative episode.Transform Your Tailbone Outcomes: The Sacrum–Sphincter Connection Therapists Need to KnowHave a comment or question about today’s episode? Message Lynn on Instagram or Facebook, or Email Lynn.If you enjoyed today’s podcast and are interested in more topics to support your clinical practice and treating your clients, find us on your favorite podcast app and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.To learn more visit: InstituteforBirthHealing.comVisit Institute for Birth Healing to learn more about how to care for the pregnant and postpartum body: CLICK HERE