Coccyx Problems and Sitting Trot - advice?

[equitum]

I am still trying to regain my previous fitness level after having my son and I have been doing a lot of work without stirrups to improve on my sitting trot.

The problem I am having is that I have a really sore coccyx and sore lower back after riding. I have previously injured my coccyx twice so I think it's easily aggravated anyway.

Can anyone offer some advice? Are there are gadgets out there I could try to help support my tail bone or maybe I am doing something wrong?

 

[flirtygerty]

I have the same problem due to an accident, it's been months since I've ridden, I bought myself a gel saddle pad and a pair of sprenger stirrups, both are reputed to help, can't wait to try them, all I need is my boy to come sound

 

[Gloi]

Have you got a Heather Moffett Seat Saver? If not it's well worth trying one.

 

[swampdonkey]

Have you got a Heather Moffett Seat Saver? If not it's well worth trying one.

Agree with this, I have one and I love it, wouldn't ride without! I fractured my coccyx and my sacrum in two different accidents so know exactly where you are coming from.

 

[Ladyinred]

Agree with the seatsaver, but when you try it don't forget it needs to warm up before it works. When you first get on they feel like a board.. in the end we used to put a hot water bottle on it!

You have my full sympathy with a coccyx injury, two days before I took my AI I slipped downstairs and badly bruised mine, I was in agony all through the exam.

 

[showpony]

Ive just ordered an acavllo seat saver. I after 2 sections have a mis aligned pelvis which results in an in direct manor to concussion to my lower back ( due to ignoring pain for several yrs) will let you know if it helps

 

[equitum]

Great thanks I am off to buy myself a seat saver today then! Hope it works.