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• #1 Tailbone Pain or Coccydynia | Spire Orthopaedic

  https://spireortho.com.sg/medical-conditions/tailbone-pain-or-coccydynia/

  Inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) is referred to as coccydynia. Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Sitting often worsens coccyx pain. […] The symptoms of coccydynia include: Achy or piercing pain in the tailbone. More severe pain when changing from sitting to standing up. More severe pain when sitting for long periods of time. Pain during bowel movements. Pain during sex. […] Tailbone pain is common. Women are five times more likely than men to develop coccydynia. Adults and adolescents get it more often than children. Obese persons are three times more susceptible than those at the ideal weight according to the BMI (Bone Mass Index) scale. […] There are a number of treatments that can help reduce the pain of coccydynia. The duration for recovery is highly variable. Coccydynia often improves over a few weeks or months. However, if pain persist, further investigations maybe warded.

• #2 Coccydynia: An Overview of the Anatomy, Etiology, and Treatment of Coccyx Pain

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3963058/

  Coccydynia, or coccygodynia, is pain in the region of the coccyx. […] The classic presentation of coccydynia is localized pain over the coccyx. Patients present complaining of tailbone pain. The pain will usually be worse with prolonged sitting, leaning back while seated, prolonged standing, and rising from a seated position. Pain may also be present with sexual intercourse or defecation. […] Most cases of coccydynia resolve within weeks to months with or without conservative treatment, but for a few patients, the pain can become chronic and debilitating. […] The exact incidence of coccydynia has not been reported; however, factors associated with increased risk of developing coccydynia include obesity and female gender. Women are 5 times more likely to develop coccydynia than men. […] Coccydynia can also be associated with nonorganic causes, such as somatization disorder and other psychological disorders.

• #3 Coccyx Pain: Practice Essentials, Anatomy, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309486-overview

  While some patients with coccydynia have complete relief via natural recovery over time, others develop a persistent, chronic pain syndrome at the coccyx region. […] Once the coccyx pain has become chronic (persisting for more than 3-6 mo), it may be less likely to resolve by natural recovery alone, more likely to continue indefinitely, more likely to be resistant to treatment, and more likely to require a multimodal treatment approach. […] Patients with coccydynia often report severe and persistent pain that compromises functional activities requiring sitting and diminishes their quality of life.

• #4 Understanding Coccydynia | Saint Luke’s Health System

  https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/understanding-coccydynia

  Coccydynia is pain at the lowest tip of the spine (the coccyx, or tailbone). This is sometimes called a bruised tailbone. Tailbone pain can be very uncomfortable. It can also interfere with daily activities, such as driving. […] Symptoms of coccydynia include: A dull ache or sharp pain in the tailbone area, near the top of the buttocks, muscle spasms in the lower back or pelvic area, and a sense of pressure in the rectum. Pain may be triggered by things like walking or standing up from sitting. It may hurt more if you sit for long periods. […] Tailbone pain often goes away by itself within a few months. […] Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these: Pain that continues for more than 2 months or gets worse, pain that limits your usual activities, pain that doesn’t get better by trying the self-care treatments described above.

• #5 Tailbone pain: Causes, diagnosis, and relief

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318064

  Tailbone pain or pain in the coccyx may occur suddenly after an obvious injury. It can also appear over time, with no apparent cause. Doctors may call it coccydynia. […] Pain in the tailbone or coccyx, the lowest part of the spine, may radiate to the hips, thighs, or rectum. This pain can make sitting difficult, exercise painful, and may even disrupt sleep. […] Some people may experience tailbone pain as a dull, throbbing ache that feels like a muscle spasm, while others may feel a sharper, stabbing sensation. […] Pain around the coccyx can worsen when a person is physically active or sits for long periods. […] Sometimes, depending on the cause, tailbone pain may also coincide with nausea and vomiting, loss of sensation, muscle weakness, and digestive discomfort, including pain in the rectum.

• #6 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Causes and Treatment

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/tailbone-pain-and-injury-3120414

  Tailbone pain is felt at the base of your spine, along the gluteal cleft (buttcrack) to your anus. Known medically as coccydynia, it can occur due to a traumatic fall, vaginal childbirth, or a repetitive stress injury. […] Symptoms of tailbone (coccyx) pain can vary. It can feel like a dull ache, a throbbing muscle spasm, or a sharp pain that radiates to other locations. Tailbone pain can make it difficult to sit comfortably, stand for extended periods, or exercise, but often is relieved with simple measures. […] Tailbone pain is common and can range from mildly annoying to so disabling you are unable to sit upright, perform manual labor, or go about your daily activities. Coccyx pain (sometimes called coccydynia) and tenderness can occur with: […] More severe symptoms if you sit for long periods, or briefly worse when you stand up.

• #7 Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Symptoms

  https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/lower-back-pain/coccydynia-tailbone-pain-symptoms

  Tailbone pain is usually accompanied by other, more specific symptoms that can sometimes indicate how pain is occurring. […] Coccydynia may be further characterized by one or a combination of the following symptoms mentioned below. […] Tailbone pain ranges from mild to severe, typically described as an aching soreness. […] Pain is generally confined to the tailbone, and does not radiate through the pelvis or to the lower extremities. […] Pain is usually described as an aching soreness and can range from mild to severe. […] Tightness or general discomfort around the tailbone may be constant, or pain may come and go with movement or pressure. […] Coccydynia is generally more intense when weight is placed on the tailbone, as in when a person leans backward in a sitting position. […] Transitioning from sitting to standing may cause severe pain in the tailbone.

• #8 Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Symptoms

  https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/lower-back-pain/coccydynia-tailbone-pain-symptoms

  When moving from a seated position to standing or vice versa, the rotation of the pelvic bones (and muscle movements that assist this rotation) may be painful. […] In many cases, bowel movements may cause tailbone pain to exacerbate. […] Some patients experience heightened pain during sexual intercourse or defecation due to the proximity of the coccyx to the anus and genitals. […] Symptoms may differ from patient to patient, depending on ones unique anatomy and the underlying structures causing pain. […] Coccyx pain has the potential to become chronic, lasting longer than 3 months, if the bones structural instability persists and the surrounding muscles and ligaments continue to be strained, and/or if there is local inflammation.

• #9 Tailbone pain, Coccydynia | Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati, Ohio

  https://mayfieldclinic.com/pe-coccydynia.htm

  Coccydynia is tailbone pain at the bottom of the spine, an area called the coccyx. The pain can be caused by a fall, childbirth, excessive sitting, or, in rare cases, a tumor. Pain in the coccyx ranges from mild to severe, depending on the extent and cause of injury. Acute pain occurs suddenly, and usually heals within several days to weeks. Chronic pain can feel dull and achy. It is caused by inflammation and persists for more than three months. […] The symptoms of coccydynia are persistent pain in the area of the tailbone between the buttocks. It can be especially painful when sitting. Some people have difficulty riding in a car. Pain may be felt all the time or worsen with activities that put pressure on the coccyx, such as bicycling or horseback riding. Pain also can be worse when moving from a sitting to standing position or vice versa.

• #10 Tailbone (coccyx) pain

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tailbone-coccyx-pain/

  Tailbone pain is pain in the bone at the base of the spine (coccyx), near the top of your bottom. There are things you can do to ease the pain, but get medical help if it does not get better after a few weeks. […] The main symptom of tailbone (coccyx) pain is pain and tenderness at the base of your spine, near the top of your bottom. It may feel dull and achy most of the time, with occasional sharp pains. […] The pain may be worse: while you’re sitting down, when you sit down or stand up, when you bend forward, when you’re having a poo, during sex, during your period. […] You may also find it difficult to sleep and carry out daily activities. […] Tailbone (coccyx) pain may improve after a few weeks, but it can sometimes last longer. […] Tailbone (coccyx) pain has not improved after a few weeks of trying treatments at home.

• #11 Tailbone (Coccyx) Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/tailbone-coccyx-injury

  Among the symptoms you may have if your tailbone is injured are: […] Dull, achy pain and tenderness at the base of your spine (with occasional bouts of sharp pain) […] Worsening pain when you move from sitting to standing […] Pain when you poop […] Pain during sex […] Pain during your period […] Pain during prolonged sitting or prolonged standing. […] If you’ve bruised your tailbone, it might take 4 weeks to be healed. […] If you fractured your tailbone, it might take 8-12 weeks to be healed. […] Most of the time, coccyx injuries get better in several weeks with proper medical treatment. […] A few people have from chronic discomfort despite proper medical treatment. This can be extremely frustrating.

• #12 Coccyx Pain – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563139/

  Coccydynia is typically worse while sitting and especially while sitting in a partly reclined (backward leaning) position. The pain is usually exacerbated by prolonged sitting and cycling. […] The prognosis for patients with coccydynia is variable. While most patients’ symptoms improve or resolve with conservative (non-surgical) care, other patients have notoriously persistent, even lifelong, coccyx pain. The severity of the pain and the functional impairment (the limited ability to sit) can be disabling. Coccygectomy has a relatively high postoperative infection rate, and even after tailbone removal, many patients have some degree of persistent pain.

• #13 Coccyx Pain: Practice Essentials, Anatomy, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309486-overview

  Coccyx pain (tailbone pain) can frustrate patients and significantly impair quality of life, but relief is possible. […] Coccyx pain can occur from local trauma or a tumor, but many cases are idiopathic, with no identifiable cause. […] Tailbone pain is often relatively severe and persistent, causing significant compromise of the patient’s ability to perform or endure various activities. […] Coccyx pain (coccydynia, or tailbone pain) is typically worse when the patient is sitting. Often, the pain is even worse when sitting leaning slightly backward, since this increases the weight bearing on the coccyx. […] Patients with a painful coccyx often find it more comfortable to sit leaning slightly forward, as this forward-leaning position minimizes any weight bearing on the coccyx itself and thus minimizes the exacerbation of coccyx pain.

• #14 Coccyx Pain Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309486-clinical

  Coccyx pain (coccydynia, or tailbone pain) is typically worse when the patient is sitting. Often, the pain is even worse when sitting leaning slightly backward, since this increases the weight bearing on the coccyx. […] Patients with a painful coccyx often find it more comfortable to sit leaning slightly forward, as shown in this image. This forward-leaning position minimizes any weight bearing on the coccyx itself and thus minimizes the exacerbation of coccyx pain.

• #15 Tailbone pain, Coccydynia | Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati, Ohio

  https://mayfieldclinic.com/pe-coccydynia.htm

  Coccydynia is tailbone pain at the bottom of the spine, an area called the coccyx. The pain can be caused by a fall, childbirth, excessive sitting, or, in rare cases, a tumor. Pain in the coccyx ranges from mild to severe, depending on the extent and cause of injury. Acute pain occurs suddenly, and usually heals within several days to weeks. Chronic pain can feel dull and achy. It is caused by inflammation and persists for more than three months. […] The symptoms of coccydynia are persistent pain in the area of the tailbone between the buttocks. It can be especially painful when sitting. Some people have difficulty riding in a car. Pain may be felt all the time or worsen with activities that put pressure on the coccyx, such as bicycling or horseback riding. Pain also can be worse when moving from a sitting to standing position or vice versa.

• #16 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Causes and Treatment

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/tailbone-pain-and-injury-3120414

  Depending on the cause, tailbone pain can persist from a few days to a few months. While short-term pain is considered to last three months, people often experience chronic pain. […] Tailbone pain can also originate in other areas and radiate to your buttcrack or anus. For some people, coccydynia is a faint, throbbing pain or dull ache. Others experience severe, sharp pain that can radiate from the tailbone to the lower back, hips, or legs.

• #17 Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it?

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/expert-answers/tailbone-pain/faq-20058211

  Tailbone pain is pain in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine. This part of the spine is called the coccyx. Tailbone pain is sometimes called coccydynia or coccygodynia. […] Tailbone pain usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. […] Tailbone pain that doesn’t improve is called chronic coccydynia. For tailbone pain that doesn’t go away, consult your health care provider. […] Sometimes MRI testing is used to find out if you have a fracture, joint changes or, in rare cases, a tumor. […] Possible treatments for chronic tailbone pain might include: […] Surgery can be done to remove the coccyx. The procedure is called a coccygectomy. This option is typically only recommended when all other treatments fail.

• #18 Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tailbone pain often goes away without medical treatment – Mayo Clinic News Network

  https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-tailbone-pain-often-goes-away-without-medical-treatment/

  My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. […] Although tailbone pain can be uncomfortable, in most cases it will go away on its own within a few months. […] Those with coccydynia usually experience dull, achy pain in or around the tailbone. This pain may become sharper or more intense after sitting or standing for a long time, during sex, or with urination or a bowel movement. […] In many cases, the pain will lessen and then disappear over the course of several weeks or several months. In only a minority of people does tailbone pain last beyond that length of time. […] If tailbone pain persists for more than two months or if it gets worse despite these measures, see your health care provider for an evaluation to rule out other potential causes.

• #19 Tailbone Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/cancer/tailbone-pain-coccydynia

  Coccydynia can be either a dull ache or a sharp pain. It may get worse when you’re sitting or standing for a long time, leaning back while seated, or standing up from a seated position. You may also feel it during a bowel movement or during sex. […] Along with tailbone pain, you may also have other symptoms that are related. Depending on the cause of your tailbone pain, these symptoms may include: Back pain and sciatica, Swelling, Sleep disorders, Depression and anxiety, Numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, or groin, Bowel or bladder problems, such as difficulty going to the bathroom, A noticeable mass in the tailbone area. […] If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor because these symptoms may be signs of other health concerns that need to be addressed.

• #20 Tailbone Pain: Why You Might Have It and How to Treat It | HSS

  https://www.hss.edu/article_tailbone-pain.asp

  Carrying extra weight puts pressure on the tailbone, throwing off body alignment. […] As we age, we lose subcutaneous fat in the area, which can contribute to pain. […] Sports like cycling and rowing, which cause you to lean forward for a long time, can cause the muscles at the base of the spine to misalign, as well as put extra pressure on the tailbone. […] If the pain doesn’t subside on its own, a doctor may want to take an X-ray to look for fractures or anatomic variations that can contribute to pain. […] Imbalances in these can cause significant pelvic pain, including tailbone pain, says Dr. Barsoum. […] Be sure to call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: Tingling, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs. A sudden increase in pain or swelling. Skin changes or drainage of fluid from the crease of the buttocks. Prolonged constipation or trouble controlling your bladder or bowels.

• #21 What Is Tailbone Pain/Coccydynia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Physiotherapy Treatment Of Tailbone Pain/Coccydynia – CB Physiotherapy

  https://cbphysiotherapy.in/condition/tailbone-pain-coccydynia

  Tailbone pain is usually accompanied by other, more specific symptoms that can sometimes indicate how pain is occurring. Coccydynia may be further characterized by one or a combination of the following symptoms: […] Pain is generally confined to the tailbone and does not radiate through the pelvis or to the lower extremities. Pain is usually described as an aching soreness and can range from mild to severe. […] Coccydynia is generally more intense when weight is placed on the tailbone, as in when a person leans backward in a sitting position. […] When moving from a seated position to standing or vice versa, the rotation of the pelvic bones (and muscle movements that assist this rotation) may be painful. […] Some patients experience heightened pain during sexual intercourse or defecation, due to the proximity of the coccyx to the anus and genitals. […] Other related symptoms that may occur with coccydynia include: Depression, Anxiety, Poor sleep, Painful buttocks, Back pain.

• #22 Coccyx Tailbone Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Integrity Physio

  https://www.integrityphysio.com.au/blog/coccyx-tailbone-pain-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/

  Coccyx pain doesn’t just linger in the background; it can have a ripple effect on other areas of your life, from physical activities to mental well-being and work efficiency. […] Coccyx pain can turn basic movements into hurdles. […] Sitting, standing, and transitioning between the two can become excruciating, limiting your ability to engage in routine activities or enjoy hobbies that once brought you joy. […] Persistent pain can take its toll on anyone’s mental health. In fact, chronic pain is a well-known risk factor for developing conditions like depression and anxiety. […] The ongoing discomfort can lead to feelings of frustration, helplessness, and isolation. […] Social interactions and leisure activities often involve sitting or physical activity both of which can be daunting if you are dealing with coccyx pain. […] Even the simplest of self-care routines or household tasks can become monumental challenges with coccyx pain.

• #23 Understanding and Managing Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)

  https://www.deborahthomasphysio.co.uk/post/coccygodynia

  This pain can greatly affect everyday activities because many of them involve putting a strain on your abdomen, pelvis, lower back, and pelvic organs. […] Several factors can influence your symptoms. […] It is much easier and faster to treat tailbone pain when it is relatively new, and chronic symptoms often take longer to resolve; however, they still respond really well to physiotherapy treatment.

• #24 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10436-coccydynia-tailbone-pain

  Tailbone pain can make life uncomfortable at best and unbearable at worst. Your coccyx, a small triangular bone at the bottom of your spinal column, can get bruised or even fractured. Soreness often increases when you sit down. Coccydynia symptoms may include: Dull (achy) or sharp (piercing) tailbone pain. Tailbone pain that worsens when you go from sitting to standing. Pain when you poop. Pain during sex. Tailbone pain is common. Its five times more likely to occur in females than males. Adolescents and adults get it more often than children. In very rare cases, tailbone pain may be a sign of cancer near your coccyx or metastatic cancer thats spread to your bones. Tailbone pain usually goes away on its own in a few days with the help of home remedies and a little bit of patience. But if you have tailbone pain that doesnt go away (chronic coccydynia), your healthcare provider can do an exam to determine why. Tailbone pain can be annoying, but most of the time it doesnt indicate a serious health issue. However, you should call a healthcare provider if you have: Tailbone pain that doesnt go away. Additional pain in another area of your body (like your hips or lower back). A fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.4 degrees Celsius) or higher.

• #25 Tailbone Pain: Why You Might Have It and How to Treat It | HSS

  https://www.hss.edu/article_tailbone-pain.asp

  Carrying extra weight puts pressure on the tailbone, throwing off body alignment. […] As we age, we lose subcutaneous fat in the area, which can contribute to pain. […] Sports like cycling and rowing, which cause you to lean forward for a long time, can cause the muscles at the base of the spine to misalign, as well as put extra pressure on the tailbone. […] If the pain doesn’t subside on its own, a doctor may want to take an X-ray to look for fractures or anatomic variations that can contribute to pain. […] Imbalances in these can cause significant pelvic pain, including tailbone pain, says Dr. Barsoum. […] Be sure to call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: Tingling, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs. A sudden increase in pain or swelling. Skin changes or drainage of fluid from the crease of the buttocks. Prolonged constipation or trouble controlling your bladder or bowels.

• #26 Tailbone trauma – aftercare Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/selfcare-instructions/tailbone-trauma-aftercare

  Most tailbone injuries lead to bruising and pain. Only in rare cases is there a fracture or broken bone. […] Symptoms of a tailbone injury include: Pain or tenderness in the lower back, Pain on top of the buttocks area, Pain or numbness with sitting, Bruising and swelling around the base of the spine. […] A tailbone injury can be very painful and slow to heal. Healing time for an injured tailbone depends on the severity of the injury. […] In rare cases, symptoms do not improve. Injection of a steroid medicine may be tried. Surgery to remove part of the tailbone may be discussed at some point, but not until 6 months or more after the injury. […] It may be painful to urinate or have a bowel movement. Eat plenty of fiber and drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation. Use stool softener medicine if needed. You can buy stool softeners at the drugstore. […] Contact your provider if you have any of the following: Sudden numbness, tingling or weakness in one or both legs, Sudden increase in pain or swelling, Injury does not seem to be healing as expected, Prolonged constipation, Problems controlling your bowel or bladder.

• #27

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uf10254

  The coccyx is the tailbone. Your child can have tailbone pain from a fall or other injury. Sometimes the cause of pain is not known. A tailbone injury causes pain when your child sits or slumps, especially on a hard seat. Straining to have a bowel movement also can be very painful. […] Tailbone injuries can take several months to heal, but in some cases the pain goes on even longer. […] Your child has new or worse symptoms in his or her legs or buttocks. Symptoms may include: Numbness or tingling. Weakness. Pain. […] Your child loses bladder or bowel control. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: Your child is not getting better as expected.

• #28 Tailbone Pain Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.physiotattva.com/blog/tailbone-pain-explained-causes-symptoms-treatment

  Chordoma is a condition where a cancerous tumor grows on the tip of the tailbone, skull, or spinal cord. It can cause pain in the tailbone as cancer grows and address pressure on the joints. This can result in deterioration of the tailbone cartilage and inflammation in nearby joints. Its symptoms are often noticeable growth in mass, numbness in the groin region, bladder issues, and weakness in the legs.

• #29 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10436-coccydynia-tailbone-pain

  Tailbone pain can make life uncomfortable at best and unbearable at worst. Your coccyx, a small triangular bone at the bottom of your spinal column, can get bruised or even fractured. Soreness often increases when you sit down. Coccydynia symptoms may include: Dull (achy) or sharp (piercing) tailbone pain. Tailbone pain that worsens when you go from sitting to standing. Pain when you poop. Pain during sex. Tailbone pain is common. Its five times more likely to occur in females than males. Adolescents and adults get it more often than children. In very rare cases, tailbone pain may be a sign of cancer near your coccyx or metastatic cancer thats spread to your bones. Tailbone pain usually goes away on its own in a few days with the help of home remedies and a little bit of patience. But if you have tailbone pain that doesnt go away (chronic coccydynia), your healthcare provider can do an exam to determine why. Tailbone pain can be annoying, but most of the time it doesnt indicate a serious health issue. However, you should call a healthcare provider if you have: Tailbone pain that doesnt go away. Additional pain in another area of your body (like your hips or lower back). A fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.4 degrees Celsius) or higher.

• #30 Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury — symptoms amtreatment | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tailbone-coccyx-pain-and-injury

  Tailbone pain, also known as coccyx pain, coccydynia or coccygodynia, is discomfort or soreness in the coccyx, which is the small bone at the lowest part of your spine. […] Symptoms of coccyx (tailbone) injury can include sharp or dull pain in the lower back, specifically around the tailbone area. Sitting for a long period of time, especially on hard surfaces, can worsen the pain. Other symptoms may include tenderness, swelling and bruising around your tailbone. […] If you’ve had a tailbone injury, you may find it painful to move or sit down, and the pain may worsen when you move between sitting and standing positions. Some people with tailbone injury find sex or emptying their bowels (pooing) painful. […] Usually, tailbone pain resolves within weeks to months. Sometimes, the pain can become chronic (long term) and your doctor will need to help you manage your condition.

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• #32 Tailbone (Coccyx) Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/tailbone-coccyx-injury

  Among the symptoms you may have if your tailbone is injured are: […] Dull, achy pain and tenderness at the base of your spine (with occasional bouts of sharp pain) […] Worsening pain when you move from sitting to standing […] Pain when you poop […] Pain during sex […] Pain during your period […] Pain during prolonged sitting or prolonged standing. […] If you’ve bruised your tailbone, it might take 4 weeks to be healed. […] If you fractured your tailbone, it might take 8-12 weeks to be healed. […] Most of the time, coccyx injuries get better in several weeks with proper medical treatment. […] A few people have from chronic discomfort despite proper medical treatment. This can be extremely frustrating.

• #33 Tailbone trauma – aftercare: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000573.htm

  You were treated for an injured tailbone. The tailbone is also called the coccyx. It is the small bone at the lower tip of the spine. […] Most tailbone injuries lead to bruising and pain. Only in rare cases is there a fracture or broken bone. […] Symptoms of a tailbone injury include: Pain or tenderness in the lower back, Pain on top of the buttocks area, Pain or numbness with sitting, Bruising and swelling around the base of the spine. […] A tailbone injury can be very painful and slow to heal. Healing time for an injured tailbone depends on the severity of the injury. If you have a fracture, healing can take 8 to 12 weeks. If your tailbone injury is a bruise, healing takes about 4 weeks. […] In rare cases, symptoms do not improve. Injection of a steroid medicine may be tried. Surgery to remove part of the tailbone may be discussed at some point, but not until 6 months or more after the injury.

• #34 Broken Tailbone Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

  https://www.healthline.com/health/broken-tailbone

  X-rays can also reveal whether the tailbone is broken or just bruised. A fracture is usually visible on an X-ray. […] Recovery time from a bruised or broken tailbone depends on your age and the severity of the injury. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. […] In many cases, a broken tailbone can heal on its own, while more severe cases may require more treatment to support healing and even surgery. […] If you don’t get timely medical treatment, it’s possible for your tailbone pain to become chronic, which makes it harder to treat.

• #35 Broken tailbone: Signs, symptoms, treatment, and recovery

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/broken-tailbone

  Recovery from a broken tailbone can take some time. Most fractures may take several months to heal. […] Treatment generally consists of reducing pain and preventing further injury to the tailbone. If conservative treatment is not successful, then a doctor may consider surgery. Recovery can take up to several months, and people should rest during this time to encourage healing. Some light exercises can help strengthen the muscles in the area.

• #36 Coccyx Pain & Tailbone Discomfort: Support & Relief Options

  https://www.mychiro.com.my/spine/back-pain-treatment/coccyx-coccydynia/

  Coccyx pain in expecting mothers and mothers with newborns is often the result of hormonal changes coupled with poor posture. Back pain and tailbone pain during pregnancy are everyday occurrences. […] The presence of the Relaxin hormone after the delivery enables milk letdown during breastfeeding. High levels are present four months after you have stopped breastfeeding. […] Acute coccydynia is often due to micro or macro trauma. Micro-traumatic injuries are related to improper sitting postures, while macro-traumatic events involve landing on the buttocks following a fall. […] Chronic pain in the tailbone or the coccyx is often the result of weakness present in the pelvic floor muscles. […] A tired or achy pain in the tailbone or bottom of the spine is related to pelvic floor muscles weaknesses. […] The need for a targeted, holistic approach addresses the issues presented comprehensively. The first step is a proper assessment of all causes.

• #37 Tailbone Pain Relief With Easy Exercises

  https://www.physiotattva.com/blog/tailbone-pain-relief-with-easy-exercises

  Tailbone pain or Coccydynia is the persistent pain at the very bottom on your spine. The pain can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the kind of injury or trauma inflicted on it. […] Pain, swelling, and perhaps even bruising that is evident are symptoms. It can be exceedingly unpleasant to walk and sit. […] It is important to know how to crack lower back tailbone as it plays a crucial role in one’s ability to move around with ease, spend long hours in seated positions. Tailbone injuries can be healed with medical intervention, physical exercises and a general care for body posture. […] It is important to keep the tailbone muscles active and improve mobility. Regular exercises and physiotherapy can help with tailbone pain relief.

• #38 Coccyx Pain & Tailbone Discomfort: Support & Relief Options

  https://www.mychiro.com.my/spine/back-pain-treatment/coccyx-coccydynia/

  Coccyx pain, called Coccydynia or tailbone pain, is a common condition seen in athletes, men women. Coccydynia is a condition that results from prolonged sitting. Prolonged sitting or a poor sitting posture places undue stress on the small bones at the end of your spine (coccyx bone). […] Pain in the tailbone area is called Coccydynia. It is the term descriptive of nerve pain at or around the tailbone area or coccyx. […] The most common cause of tailbone pain is the slip and falls you had years ago. The hard landing some had years ago on their tailbone often haunts them. Traumatic injuries to the tailbone lead to degenerative changes in joints, ligaments, and muscles attached to the coccyx. As the degenerative changes progress, so will the likelihood of pain and symptoms. […] Tailbone pain is an exceedingly common complaint during pregnancy. It is the most common complaint in the later stages of gestation or pregnancy.

• #39 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia) — FemFirstHealth

  https://www.femfirsthealth.com/coccydynia

  Coccydynia is defined as pain near your tailbone. You may experience this pain when sitting down, standing for long periods, getting up from or lowering down into a chair, or bending at the low back or hips. […] Pain can occur for a number of reasons, such as a fall directly on your tailbone, fracture, childbirth, bad posture, prolonged sitting, or pelvic floor dysfunction. […] Tailbone pain may occur after a fall or other specific trauma. Sometimes coccyx pain can develop months or even years after an injury. […] Coccydynia may also develop slowly as a result of poor posture, overactive pelvic floor muscles, pregnancy, childbirth, or from the body compensating for an old injury. […] Coccydynia symptoms can vary depending on the origin of the pain. […] You may feel sharp or dull pain deeply near your tailbone. The pain may be concentrated at the inferior tip of your coccyx bone or where your coccyx meets your sacrum. It can even refer to your glutes.

• #40 Tailbone pain after birth

  https://www.babycenter.com/baby/postpartum-health/bruised-or-broken-tailbone_1152322

  Tailbone pain after birth could be caused by loose ligaments from your pregnancy, or an injury that happened during delivery. You’re more likely to have a bruised or broken tailbone if you had an instrumental delivery, or your baby was in the face-up position. […] Tailbone pain should improve after you deliver. But if you have a bruised or broken tailbone, the pain could last for a few weeks after your baby’s birth. […] Some common symptoms of a tailbone injury include: Aching or tenderness in your lower back, Pain that gets worse when you stand up, stand or sit for a long period of time, or strain during a bowel movement, Pain during sex, Significant discomfort that leads to trouble sleeping. […] A bruised tailbone should heal on its own within about four weeks. A broken tailbone can take up to eight weeks to heal, although pain from muscle tension or inflammation in the surrounding ligaments can last longer.

• #41 Coccyx Pain & Tailbone Discomfort: Support & Relief Options

  https://www.mychiro.com.my/spine/back-pain-treatment/coccyx-coccydynia/

  Coccyx pain in expecting mothers and mothers with newborns is often the result of hormonal changes coupled with poor posture. Back pain and tailbone pain during pregnancy are everyday occurrences. […] The presence of the Relaxin hormone after the delivery enables milk letdown during breastfeeding. High levels are present four months after you have stopped breastfeeding. […] Acute coccydynia is often due to micro or macro trauma. Micro-traumatic injuries are related to improper sitting postures, while macro-traumatic events involve landing on the buttocks following a fall. […] Chronic pain in the tailbone or the coccyx is often the result of weakness present in the pelvic floor muscles. […] A tired or achy pain in the tailbone or bottom of the spine is related to pelvic floor muscles weaknesses. […] The need for a targeted, holistic approach addresses the issues presented comprehensively. The first step is a proper assessment of all causes.

• #42 What to do when pregnancy becomes a pain in the tailbone | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

  https://utswmed.org/medblog/tailbone-pain-during-pregnancy/

  Tailbone pain during pregnancy is common. […] For approximately one-third of pregnant patients, the aching annoyance becomes a significant pain in the rear or more precisely, the tailbone. […] Tailbone pain is often caused by the pelvic ligaments loosening and shifting. […] This can cause tighter contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, which help stabilize the body. […] As your abdomen expands, your center of balance is altered and your posture shifts, adding pressure in the low-back and tailbone, which typically aren’t weight-bearing. […] Tailbone pain is more common in the late second trimester and third trimester, and while you cant entirely avoid it, there are things you can do to get relief. […] If your pain is severe or other interventions are not quite doing the trick, a physical therapist may be able to help.

• #43 What to do when pregnancy becomes a pain in the tailbone | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

  https://utswmed.org/medblog/tailbone-pain-during-pregnancy/

  For most women, tailbone pain subsides soon after delivery. […] Unfortunately, sometimes the instability caused by loose ligaments during pregnancy and the trauma of delivery can cause ongoing tailbone pain and postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction. […] We have plenty of options to reduce pain and make you comfortable.

• #44 Coccyx Pain: Practice Essentials, Anatomy, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309486-overview

  While some patients with coccydynia have complete relief via natural recovery over time, others develop a persistent, chronic pain syndrome at the coccyx region. […] Once the coccyx pain has become chronic (persisting for more than 3-6 mo), it may be less likely to resolve by natural recovery alone, more likely to continue indefinitely, more likely to be resistant to treatment, and more likely to require a multimodal treatment approach. […] Patients with coccydynia often report severe and persistent pain that compromises functional activities requiring sitting and diminishes their quality of life.

• #45 How to Tell If You Have Coccydynia – Radiant Pain Relief Centres

  https://www.radiantpainrelief.com/how-to-tell-if-you-have-coccydynia/

  Coccydynia is persistent, chronic pain of the coccyx (tailbone). […] If you have coccydynia, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: […] Coccydynia causes localized achy, tender pain at the bottom of the spine that doesnt radiate to surrounding areas. The pain can range in severity from mild to severe, and it might be a constant, dull ache or a pain that comes and goes with activity. […] Tailbone pain is worse when sitting, sitting on a hard surface, or leaning back against a wall because these movements place more pressure on the affected area. […] Coccyx pain worsens while moving from sitting to standing or standing to sitting. Movement of the pelvis during sit-to-stand can cause pain, pressure and tension around the tailbone. […] Tailbone pain may worsen during certain activities that place more pressure on the affected area, like bike riding, horseback riding, sexual intercourse or bowel movements. […] Acute coccydynia typically resolves within weeks or months. However, tailbone pain can become chronic (lasting longer than three months), if instability, soft tissue strain and inflammation arent treated. Some people live with the pain for months or even years.

• #46 Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Symptoms

  https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/lower-back-pain/coccydynia-tailbone-pain-symptoms

  When moving from a seated position to standing or vice versa, the rotation of the pelvic bones (and muscle movements that assist this rotation) may be painful. […] In many cases, bowel movements may cause tailbone pain to exacerbate. […] Some patients experience heightened pain during sexual intercourse or defecation due to the proximity of the coccyx to the anus and genitals. […] Symptoms may differ from patient to patient, depending on ones unique anatomy and the underlying structures causing pain. […] Coccyx pain has the potential to become chronic, lasting longer than 3 months, if the bones structural instability persists and the surrounding muscles and ligaments continue to be strained, and/or if there is local inflammation.

• #47 Tailbone Pain Chronic Coccydynia –

  https://caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/tailbone-pain-chronic-coccydynia/

  Acute coccygodynia is most often caused by trauma to the coccyx and its surrounding structures, usually due to falling while in the half-seated position. […] On the other hand, chronic coccygodynia is most commonly due to faulty posture while sitting, or trauma to the coccyx during childbirth. […] Chronic rectal or tailbone pain can be horribly disabling as this case illustrates. […] Chronic rectal pain from coccygodynia occurs because of a weakness in the sacrococcygeal joint or a weakness between one of the coccygeal segments.

• #48 Coccyx Pain – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563139/

  Coccyx pain is known by multiple synonyms, including coccydynia, coccygodynia, and tailbone pain. There are many causes of coccygeal pain, ranging from musculoskeletal injuries to infections and fatal malignancies. […] Although many cases are self-limiting and resolve with little or no medical treatment, other cases are notoriously persistent, are challenging to treat, and are associated with severe and disabling chronic pain. Patients often report difficulty getting a specific diagnosis for the cause of their coccyx pain and note that their treating clinicians seem dismissive of this condition. […] The typical presentation of coccydynia is pain localized to the coccyx. In traumatic coccydynia, there will be a preceding history of trauma followed by acute onset of pain. The pain will often have an insidious onset in idiopathic coccydynia without any obvious or specific precipitant. In coccydynia, due to other causes, a careful and thorough history will often suggest the possible etiology.

• #49 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Relief, Symptoms, Treatment, & Causes

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/tailbone_coccyx_injury/article_em.htm

  If someone has symptoms of coccyx pain or unexplained discomfort in the coccyx area, contact a health care professional. […] Most cases of coccyx pain due to injury improve within several weeks with proper medical management and self-care at home. However, the prognosis for coccyx pain ultimately depends on many factors: The underlying cause of the coccyx pain (whether from trauma, tumor, or infection) […] A few people suffer from chronic coccyx discomfort despite proper medical treatment. This can be an extremely frustrating and debilitating problem.

• #50 Coccyx Tailbone Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Integrity Physio

  https://www.integrityphysio.com.au/blog/coccyx-tailbone-pain-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/

  Coccyx pain doesn’t just linger in the background; it can have a ripple effect on other areas of your life, from physical activities to mental well-being and work efficiency. […] Coccyx pain can turn basic movements into hurdles. […] Sitting, standing, and transitioning between the two can become excruciating, limiting your ability to engage in routine activities or enjoy hobbies that once brought you joy. […] Persistent pain can take its toll on anyone’s mental health. In fact, chronic pain is a well-known risk factor for developing conditions like depression and anxiety. […] The ongoing discomfort can lead to feelings of frustration, helplessness, and isolation. […] Social interactions and leisure activities often involve sitting or physical activity both of which can be daunting if you are dealing with coccyx pain. […] Even the simplest of self-care routines or household tasks can become monumental challenges with coccyx pain.

• #51 Tail Bone Pain (Coccygodynia) Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/tail-bone-pain-296530

  As mentioned earlier, coccygodynia can be very disruptive to your lifestyle. It can ruin a good night’s sleep and interrupt your ability to carry out activities in which sitting and/or bending is necessary. […] The fact is that when you put weight on your coccyx bone, even if the surface underneath you is a soft pillow or chair, your pain may increase. You may also find that getting up from a sitting position is difficult.

• #52 Coccyx Disorders – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/coccyx-disorders/coccyx-disorders

  Coccyx disorders almost always manifest as pain in the coccyx (coccydynia, coccygodynia). […] Coccydynia (coccygodynia) refers to pain in and around the coccyx. […] Pain from a coccyx disorder is typically located in the midline, 2 finger breadths posterior/superior to the anus, and is typically worse while sitting, particularly sitting while leaning partway backward. Many patients also report momentary but substantial worsening of their pain during the transition from sitting to standing. Many patients have few or no symptoms while standing or walking. […] Coccygeal osteomyelitis/joint infection may present with overlying warmth and erythema. […] A common complication of coccydynia is a chronic pain syndrome, which may be avoided by appropriate and timely evaluation and treatment.

• #53 Coccyx (Tailbone) Pain: Causes, Relief, and Effective Treatments

  https://www.chicagopelvic.com/blog/tailbone-pain-causes-treatments-relief

  This type of evaluation ensures that all potential contributors to your pain are addressed. […] Identifying and releasing trigger points in the pelvic floor muscles can significantly reduce pain. […] Poor posture can exacerbate tailbone pain. […] Exercises might focus on improving flexibility or relaxation of the pelvic muscles that attach to the tailbone to help reduce pain. […] Pelvic Floor PT provides a holistic approach to managing tailbone pain by addressing the body as a whole rather than just focusing on the painful area. […] Because pelvic floor PTs have analyzed what is what is happening at the pelvic floor muscles, they are the best equipped to know what type of strengthening, stretching, or retraining your body actually needs. […] Because you are educated about what is happening at the pelvic floor level, how it relates to their body, and possible root causes it allows you to have better understanding of how to effectively manage and improve tailbone pain.

• #54

  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/coccydynia/

  Tailbone pain is pain in the bone at the base of the spine (coccyx), near the top of your bottom. There are things you can do to ease the pain, but get medical help if it does not get better after a few weeks. […] The main symptom of tailbone (coccyx) pain is pain and tenderness at the base of your spine, near the top of your bottom. It may feel dull and achy most of the time, with occasional sharp pains. […] The pain may be worse: while you’re sitting down, when you sit down or stand up, when you bend forward, when you’re having a poo, during sex, during your period. […] You may also find it difficult to sleep and carry out daily activities. […] Tailbone (coccyx) pain may improve after a few weeks, but it can sometimes last longer. […] See a GP if: tailbone (coccyx) pain has not improved after a few weeks of trying treatments at home, the pain is affecting your daily activities, you have a high temperature, tailbone pain and pain in another area, such as in your tummy or lower back. […] Further treatments are available if simple things like pelvic floor exercises and ibuprofen have not helped your tailbone (coccyx) pain. […] If physiotherapy and injections do not help reduce the pain, surgery to remove part or all of your coccyx may be recommended.

• #55 Tailbone (coccyx) pain

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tailbone-coccyx-pain/

  The pain is affecting your daily activities. […] Further treatments are available if simple things like pelvic floor exercises and ibuprofen have not helped your tailbone (coccyx) pain. […] If physiotherapy and injections do not help reduce the pain, surgery to remove part or all of your coccyx may be recommended.

• #56 Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it?

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/expert-answers/tailbone-pain/faq-20058211

  Tailbone pain is pain in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine. This part of the spine is called the coccyx. Tailbone pain is sometimes called coccydynia or coccygodynia. […] Tailbone pain usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. […] Tailbone pain that doesn’t improve is called chronic coccydynia. For tailbone pain that doesn’t go away, consult your health care provider. […] Sometimes MRI testing is used to find out if you have a fracture, joint changes or, in rare cases, a tumor. […] Possible treatments for chronic tailbone pain might include: […] Surgery can be done to remove the coccyx. The procedure is called a coccygectomy. This option is typically only recommended when all other treatments fail.

• #57 Coccyx Pain – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563139/

  Coccydynia is typically worse while sitting and especially while sitting in a partly reclined (backward leaning) position. The pain is usually exacerbated by prolonged sitting and cycling. […] The prognosis for patients with coccydynia is variable. While most patients’ symptoms improve or resolve with conservative (non-surgical) care, other patients have notoriously persistent, even lifelong, coccyx pain. The severity of the pain and the functional impairment (the limited ability to sit) can be disabling. Coccygectomy has a relatively high postoperative infection rate, and even after tailbone removal, many patients have some degree of persistent pain.

• #58 Tailbone trauma – aftercare Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/selfcare-instructions/tailbone-trauma-aftercare

  Most tailbone injuries lead to bruising and pain. Only in rare cases is there a fracture or broken bone. […] Symptoms of a tailbone injury include: Pain or tenderness in the lower back, Pain on top of the buttocks area, Pain or numbness with sitting, Bruising and swelling around the base of the spine. […] A tailbone injury can be very painful and slow to heal. Healing time for an injured tailbone depends on the severity of the injury. […] In rare cases, symptoms do not improve. Injection of a steroid medicine may be tried. Surgery to remove part of the tailbone may be discussed at some point, but not until 6 months or more after the injury. […] It may be painful to urinate or have a bowel movement. Eat plenty of fiber and drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation. Use stool softener medicine if needed. You can buy stool softeners at the drugstore. […] Contact your provider if you have any of the following: Sudden numbness, tingling or weakness in one or both legs, Sudden increase in pain or swelling, Injury does not seem to be healing as expected, Prolonged constipation, Problems controlling your bowel or bladder.

• #59 Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury — symptoms amtreatment | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tailbone-coccyx-pain-and-injury

  Tailbone pain, also known as coccyx pain, coccydynia or coccygodynia, is discomfort or soreness in the coccyx, which is the small bone at the lowest part of your spine. […] Symptoms of coccyx (tailbone) injury can include sharp or dull pain in the lower back, specifically around the tailbone area. Sitting for a long period of time, especially on hard surfaces, can worsen the pain. Other symptoms may include tenderness, swelling and bruising around your tailbone. […] If you’ve had a tailbone injury, you may find it painful to move or sit down, and the pain may worsen when you move between sitting and standing positions. Some people with tailbone injury find sex or emptying their bowels (pooing) painful. […] Usually, tailbone pain resolves within weeks to months. Sometimes, the pain can become chronic (long term) and your doctor will need to help you manage your condition.

• #60 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Relief, Symptoms, Treatment, & Causes

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/tailbone_coccyx_injury/article_em.htm

  If someone has symptoms of coccyx pain or unexplained discomfort in the coccyx area, contact a health care professional. […] Most cases of coccyx pain due to injury improve within several weeks with proper medical management and self-care at home. However, the prognosis for coccyx pain ultimately depends on many factors: The underlying cause of the coccyx pain (whether from trauma, tumor, or infection) […] A few people suffer from chronic coccyx discomfort despite proper medical treatment. This can be an extremely frustrating and debilitating problem.

• #61 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More

  https://www.medicinenet.com/coccydynia/article.htm

  Coccydynia is tailbone pain that occurs at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Coccydynia is tailbone pain that occurs at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. […] Inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) is referred to as coccydynia. Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Sitting often worsens coccyx pain. […] Pain and local tenderness that occur at the coccyx are the major symptoms of coccydynia. Tailbone pain can lead to difficulty sitting or leaning against the buttocks. Along with the coccyx pain with sitting, there is typically exquisite pain in the tailbone area. […] The majority of people with coccydynia have complete recovery in response to the conservative treatments described above.

• #62 Coccydynia: An Overview of the Anatomy, Etiology, and Treatment of Coccyx Pain

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3963058/

  For the few cases that do not respond to these conservative treatments, more aggressive treatments may be indicated. […] Surgical procedures for the treatment of coccydynia are used only as a last resort once all other treatment options have failed. A coccygectomy is the surgical amputation of the coccyx just proximal to the sacrococcygeal junction. […] Coccydynia is a common condition that is often self-limited and mild. Although the vast majority of patients who seek medical attention respond to conservative treatments, some patients require more aggressive treatments.

• #63 Tailbone Pain: Overview, Causes, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/back-pain/tailbone-pain

  Tailbone pain is centered at the very bottom of your spine, right above your buttocks, where this multisegmented bone sits. […] Pain in your coccyx is called coccydynia. Pain from an injured tailbone can range from mild to intense. The pain can get worse when you sit down, stand up from a chair, or when you lean back while sitting. […] You can also feel soreness when you use the bathroom or have sex. Women may feel discomfort during their period. Sometimes, the pain can shoot all the way down your legs. […] See your doctor if the pain is severe or lasts more than a few days. Most of the time, tailbone pain isn’t serious. It can sometimes be a sign of an injury. In very rare cases, tailbone pain can be a sign of cancer. […] The pain should go away in a few weeks, but it may sometimes be months. […] While there’s no instant cure for tailbone pain, some exercises and stretches can help relieve the pressure that causes tailbone pain.

• #64 Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10436-coccydynia-tailbone-pain

  Tailbone pain can make life uncomfortable at best and unbearable at worst. Your coccyx, a small triangular bone at the bottom of your spinal column, can get bruised or even fractured. Soreness often increases when you sit down. Coccydynia symptoms may include: Dull (achy) or sharp (piercing) tailbone pain. Tailbone pain that worsens when you go from sitting to standing. Pain when you poop. Pain during sex. Tailbone pain is common. Its five times more likely to occur in females than males. Adolescents and adults get it more often than children. In very rare cases, tailbone pain may be a sign of cancer near your coccyx or metastatic cancer thats spread to your bones. Tailbone pain usually goes away on its own in a few days with the help of home remedies and a little bit of patience. But if you have tailbone pain that doesnt go away (chronic coccydynia), your healthcare provider can do an exam to determine why. Tailbone pain can be annoying, but most of the time it doesnt indicate a serious health issue. However, you should call a healthcare provider if you have: Tailbone pain that doesnt go away. Additional pain in another area of your body (like your hips or lower back). A fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.4 degrees Celsius) or higher.

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