Tailbone pain

Tonimax1

I’m only a week into a new walking routine and I’m experiencing Some concerning pain in tailbone And hips. Any suggestions?

tulips_and_tea

What type of surface are you walking on? How are your shoes? How long are your walks? Lots of factors to consider so a few more details might be helpful.

AliNouveau

I would try stretching out your hips. I had tightness and it helped a lot. I also get tailbone pain but I have a tailbone problem

Also how are you shoes us definitely a. Good question. Old or improperly fitted shoes can add major issues

Mithridites

Wear good supportive shoes that you inspect for wear and replace regularly. Also, can you do some stretches? There are lots on YouTube. Start slow and gentle. I also have a ‘peanut’ massage ball that I place on my yoga mat and lie down on it gently in different tight spots. Makes my vertebrae pop quietly when I get a good spot. Really helps in my sacrum area. Finally, there are professionals, and while it’s better if they get their hands on you, physiotherapists offer virtual visits these days. I’m just waiting for the day that ‘virtual massage’ becomes a thing 😆

ALZ14

It could be a combination of things. Too much too fast, worn out or ill fitting shoes would be my top two guesses. When I started walking (from pretty much sedentary, many days less than 3,000 steps) I had a lot of hip and calf tightness. I started stretching and got new shoes and it helped a lot. I find the tightness comes back when I significantly up my mileage or increase my speed.

My Apple Watch gave me a goal of 2,000 minutes of exercise this month so I’ve had to increase the length of my walks to meet the goal. The last few days I’ve been tight and had to have my husband massage my legs and hips to help loosen things up.

lorrpb

How far are you walking? Since it sounds like you’re not used to walking, it’s Best to ease into it gradually. 5-10 min per day then Increase by 5 min each week.