Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia, comes from many sources, including falls, sports injuries, arthritis, or long periods of sitting on hard surfaces. Women may also develop tailbone pain after childbirth. Sometimes, pain develops slowly without a clear injury. Dr. Alexander helps uncover the exact cause and design a treatment to help you find relief.

Evaluation Required?
Yes
Treatment type:
Non-surgical
Duration of Results:
Varies
Coccydynia
Postpartum tailbone pain
Falls or direct injuries
Degenerative joint changes
Chronic sitting-related pain
Coccydynia
Postpartum tailbone pain
Falls or direct injuries
Degenerative joint changes
Chronic sitting-related pain
Restore Comfort in Daily Life
Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia, can make even simple activities uncomfortable.
Many patients feel sharp or aching pain when sitting, standing, or bending forward.
At Non-Surgical Spine Center, Dr. Alexander provides advanced, personalized care for tailbone pain treatment in Charleston, helping patients return to daily activities with less discomfort.


Benefits of Treatment

Sit Comfortably Again
Targeted therapies reduce pain so you can sit, drive, and rest without constant discomfort.

Relief That Lasts
Image-guided care calms inflammation at its source, offering impactful results.

Avoid Surgical Procedures
Safe, non-surgical treatments provide real solutions for lasting comfort and enhanced mobility.
The NSSC Process

Consultation
At your first appointment, we focus on you. Dr. Alexander listens to your questions, concerns, and health history to understand the root cause of your tailbone issues. If needed, he uses imaging to confirm that the coccyx is the source of your pain.

Treatment
The most common option is a coccyx injection, where Dr. Alexander places medication near the tailbone under X-ray guidance. This reduces inflammation, improving comfort during daily activities.

Results
Some patients feel relief within days, while others improve gradually over several weeks. Our team tracks your progress and adapts your care plan providing the best tailbone pain treatment in Charleston.
Degeneration Disc Disease
Sciatica
Failed Back Syndrome
Coccyx/Tailbone Pain
Peripheral Neuropathy
Chronic Nerve Pain
Hand Pain & Numbness
Painful Patterns
Radiculopathy
Degeneration Disc Disease
Sciatica
Failed Back Syndrome
Coccyx/Tailbone Pain
Peripheral Neuropathy
Chronic Nerve Pain
Hand Pain & Numbness
Painful Patterns
Radiculopathy
Get Back to Loving Life
Your healing matters to us. So if other providers dismissed you, discouraged you, or told you, “just live with it”, we’re here to provide better answers.

Real Solutions.
Proven Results.
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Scott
Dr. Alexander and the entire staff are very professional and easy to work with. The overall improvement in my back...
Scott
ScottDr. Alexander and the entire staff are very professional and easy to work with. The overall improvement in my back pain has made day to day life much easier. The assistance provided in dealing with the insurance company was greatly appreciated!
Scott
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Robert O.
Dr. Alexander and staff were very authentic and took the time to answer all my questions and designed an effective...
Robert O.
Robert O.Dr. Alexander and staff were very authentic and took the time to answer all my questions and designed an effective set of procedures to significantly reduce my back pain.
Robert O.
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Agnes S.
Dr. Alexander is always so pleasant and helps me to get relief from my back and leg pain.
Agnes S.
Agnes S.Dr. Alexander is always so pleasant and helps me to get relief from my back and leg pain.
Agnes S.
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Jack F.
Quality of life changing results! From chronic severe low back pain to NO PAIN.
Jack F.
Jack F.Quality of life changing results! From chronic severe low back pain to NO PAIN.
Jack F.
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David S.
Great team members and a great communicator of diagnosis in Dr. Alexander. Happy to be in their care.
David S.
David S.Great team members and a great communicator of diagnosis in Dr. Alexander. Happy to be in their care.
David S.
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Mark R.
Great spine practice! Dr Alexander and ALL of his support staff have been informative and professional. My spine condition has...
Mark R.
Mark R.Great spine practice! Dr Alexander and ALL of his support staff have been informative and professional. My spine condition has significantly improved due to their wonderful care. I highly recommend their health care programs and advanced procedures to improve your well being.
Mark R.
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Richard B.
Very impressed with this medical office. Dr. Alexander’s office is well staffed and well run. He has one of the...
Richard B.
Richard B.Very impressed with this medical office. Dr. Alexander’s office is well staffed and well run. He has one of the very few Scrambler Therapy machines in private practice and the treatment I received resolved my 20+ year peripheral neuropathy to the point I stopped taking 900-1800mg of daily Gabapentin. I am an extremely pleased patient.
Richard B.
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Scott S.
Highly recommend Scrambler Therapy! After 7 years of significant chronic pain in my hand after a major work injury, Scrambler...
Scott S.
Scott S.Highly recommend Scrambler Therapy! After 7 years of significant chronic pain in my hand after a major work injury, Scrambler Therapy has diminished the pain to mostly non-existent. I was able to stop taking medications and look forward to using my hand now.
Scott S.
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Rona B.
Feeling so much better! Their new “EmSculptNeo” core sculpting treatment regimen has had a 100% positive effect on significantly reducing...
Rona B.
Rona B.Feeling so much better! Their new “EmSculptNeo” core sculpting treatment regimen has had a 100% positive effect on significantly reducing my back pain from scoliosis and spinal stenosis. The staff at the Non-Surgical Spine Center as as well as Dr Alexander are all very caring.
Rona B.
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Shannon W.
No pain despite disc herniation! Their EmSculptNeo wellness program exceeded my expectations. I no longer have any pain in my...
Shannon W.
Shannon W.No pain despite disc herniation! Their EmSculptNeo wellness program exceeded my expectations. I no longer have any pain in my lower back and I am exercising again. I’ve also lost inches in my waistline!
Shannon W.
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Nancy Osborne
I went to Dr Alexander in terrible back pain- at least a 10 level. He came up with a plan...
Nancy Osborne
Nancy OsborneI went to Dr Alexander in terrible back pain- at least a 10 level. He came up with a plan to do an injection and then some laser treatments. I finished the laser treatments and can say I am out of pain. The other positive thing going on in his office is the staff. Everyone of the people I have encountered were excellent. I am so happy to find the Non Surgical Spine Center. If you are in pain this is your place. Nancy Osborne
Nancy Osborne
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J. Anthony Reyes
Dr. Alexander and his team are excellent. My back was killing me, and within a couple of hours of my...
J. Anthony Reyes
J. Anthony ReyesDr. Alexander and his team are excellent. My back was killing me, and within a couple of hours of my first visit I was better. A week later I received an epidural shot. It got rid of all the pain and I was able to do my daily activities. I would recommend to any one in the construction field!!
J. Anthony Reyes
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Abby Zadeits
I had a great experience. Customer service was always amazing and I feel so much better. My quality of life...
Abby Zadeits
Abby ZadeitsI had a great experience. Customer service was always amazing and I feel so much better. My quality of life has increased. Dr. Alexander & his team are AWESOME!!
Abby Zadeits
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Gavin Royster
Dr. Alexa see and his team were excellent…professional, courteous and expeditious in their treatment of my herniated disc and sciatica....
Gavin Royster
Gavin RoysterDr. Alexa see and his team were excellent…professional, courteous and expeditious in their treatment of my herniated disc and sciatica. I went from being barely able to sleep or walk to being pain free thanks in large part to their work.
Gavin Royster
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Elizabeth Moseley
Barbara Williams: I have been Dr. Alexander patient my mother and I for over 10 years. The staff is very...
Elizabeth Moseley
Elizabeth MoseleyBarbara Williams: I have been Dr. Alexander patient my mother and I for over 10 years. The staff is very friendly and they treat you with respect. They make you feel at home. Dr. Alexander he listens to you explaining your situation and he’s very respectful and understanding and try to get to know you as a person. I feel very safe with him and his Staff. The last injection I gotten from him lasted about 3 years and I’m about to get another injection for the New Year. I thank God for Dr.Alexander other than him being a good doctor he also a good friend.
Elizabeth Moseley
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C Hornilla
I’ve been dealing with chronic lower back pain and numbness. Non-surgical spine treatments was a complete game changer. Dr. Alexander...
C Hornilla
C HornillaI’ve been dealing with chronic lower back pain and numbness. Non-surgical spine treatments was a complete game changer. Dr. Alexander and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Highly recommend.
C Hornilla
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Lynne King
Treatment is effective making pain medication unnecessary. Dr Alexander is attentive and unhurried in follow-up appointments. Office staff is efficient,...
Lynne King
Lynne KingTreatment is effective making pain medication unnecessary. Dr Alexander is attentive and unhurried in follow-up appointments. Office staff is efficient, courteous and friendly. Scheduling appointments is efficient.
Lynne King
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Nick Skover
I have had back issues on and off for the last 10 years. Every doctor I have been to has...
Nick Skover
Nick SkoverI have had back issues on and off for the last 10 years. Every doctor I have been to has recommended surgery UNTIL NOW. Dr. Alexander and his awesome team have worked with me to find alternatives to surgery ranging from injections to physical therapy. Not only am I now pain free but I also have a doctor I can trust which is invaluable. His team also provides a 5 star service making appointments quick and easy. I can not say enough good things about all aspects of this center which is very rare in the medical field these days.
Nick Skover
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Amy Reynolds
God opened the door for me to get treatment from Non Surgical Spine. A motor vehicle accident changed my life....
Amy Reynolds
Amy ReynoldsGod opened the door for me to get treatment from Non Surgical Spine. A motor vehicle accident changed my life. Daily tasks became impossible. Injections and laser treatments have decreased my pain. I will continue care with Dr. Alexander and his amazing team.
Amy Reynolds
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S W
Dr Alexander is so friendly, attentive, and caring. His staff is always welcoming and helpful. I came in with a...
S W
S WDr Alexander is so friendly, attentive, and caring. His staff is always welcoming and helpful. I came in with a re-injured herniated lumbar disk. After the three injections he recommended and physical therapy, my pain level is drastically reduced to little to no pain. I will continue seeing him to stay pain free.
S W
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Carman Dickson
I was referred to receive scrambler by my doctor. Dr. Alexander, Michael, and the staff have been amazing! The scrambler...
Carman Dickson
Carman DicksonI was referred to receive scrambler by my doctor. Dr. Alexander, Michael, and the staff have been amazing! The scrambler experience was wonderful, all my questions were answered, and the care was excellent. I have about 95% overall improvement, and would highly recommend this office for scrambler therapy.
Carman Dickson
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allison ockunzzi
This place was life changing!!! I had back problems due to an injury for 8 years. Dr. Alexander is the...
Allison Ockunzzi
allison ockunzziThis place was life changing!!! I had back problems due to an injury for 8 years. Dr. Alexander is the best, I have recommended this clinic to everyone i know in SC that has issues with pain. Between the injections and laser treatments, I have no more pain. I have been able to lose 66 lbs and now can even do extreme workouts I could never do before! I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Allison Ockunzzi

Take Your First Step Toward Relief
When pain takes over, life shrinks. We’re here to change that through thoughtful evaluations, evidence-based care, and providers who genuinely care about your well-being.
Meet Dr Alexander
The team at Non-Surgical Spine Center brings more than credentials. They bring curiosity, experience, and a commitment to understanding your pain—what it feels like, and what progress actually means for you. Meet the physician who will help guide you along that journey.


Frequently Asked Questions
You usually feel tailbone pain right at the bottom of the spine. It can worsen when you sit, lean back, or stand. Some patients also notice pain when bending over or walking up stairs. If you feel soreness or tenderness when applying pressure to the tailbone area, that’s another sign that the coccyx may be your issue.
Coccyx injections are an outpatient procedure performed under X-ray guidance for safety and accuracy. Dr. Alexander places anti-inflammatory medicine near the tailbone to calm irritation and reduce swelling. The procedure only takes a few minutes, and most patients return home the same day.
Yes. Since Dr. Alexander uses imaging to guide each treatment, injections are more accurate and carry less risk. You may experience soreness after receiving tailbone pain treatment in Charleston, but most patients tolerate the procedure well.
The number of injections you’ll need depends on your unique situation. Some patients feel relief after a single injection, while others may need a series of treatments for long-term relief. Dr. Alexander reviews your progress and makes adjustments as needed.
Yes. Using a cushioned seat, adjusting your posture, or limiting long periods of sitting may help reduce flare-ups. Exercise therapy can also improve muscle strength around the tailbone.


