Coccyx Pain - Kidney Yang Deficiency Pattern
Coccyx Pain · Kidney Yang Deficiency Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Lower Back
Pattern Overview
Kidney Yang Deficiency is a chronic cold-type pattern in coccyx pain, characterized by chronic cold-type coccydynia, cold pain, weakness, and aggravation in cold weather. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Kidney Yang failing to warm the coccygeal region, leading to chronic pain, cold sensitivity, and impaired healing.
Coccyx Pain - Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern
Coccyx Pain · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Lower Back
Pattern Overview
Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic degenerative pattern in coccyx pain, characterized by degenerative changes, chronic ache, weakness, and aggravation with overwork. The core pathogenesis is insufficient nourishment of the coccygeal bones and ligaments by Liver Blood and Kidney Essence, leading to degenerative changes and chronic pain.
Coccyx Pain - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Coccyx Pain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Lower Back
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is the most common pattern in coccyx pain, characterized by traumatic coccydynia, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation with sitting. The core pathogenesis is trauma causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the coccygeal region, leading to pain, tenderness, and impaired function.
Coccyx Pain - Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern
Coccyx Pain · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Lower Back
Pattern Overview
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in coccyx pain, characterized by cold-dampness type pain, heavy sensation, and aggravation in cold and damp weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the coccygeal region, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow and chronic pain.