How does Hilary Erickson's caudal epidural experience provide insights into spine health?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. This is a fun question because that caudal epidural post was really me trying to make sense of my own cranky spine.

A few big takeaways for spine health from that experience:

• Pelvic floor and spine are linked. My tailbone pain was largely connected to pelvic floor dysfunction and hip tightness. Seeing a PT who understood pelvic floor and spine mechanics was just as important as the injection.

• Procedures are often just one piece. The caudal steroid epidural was meant to calm inflammation, but my doctor never sold it as a cure-all. We combined it with regular stretching, pelvic floor work, and posture changes.

• Pain patterns matter. Tailbone pain with sitting, but not necessarily with walking, pointed toward how I was using (and overusing) certain structures, not just “a bad back.”

• Expectations need to be realistic. The spine doctor told me caudal epidurals don’t work all that often; it was “worth a shot,” not a guaranteed fix. That mindset helps you keep exploring long-term habits and strengthening instead of banking everything on one procedure.

If you’re thinking about your own tailbone or spine issues, the big lesson is to look beyond the one injection and really address mechanics, muscles, and daily habits.

Are you dealing with tailbone or low back pain yourself, or just exploring options?