Pain in the coccyx, or tailbone, can appear for a number of reasons, including injury and childbirth. This article explores the causes and treatment of coccyx pain.

Tailbone pain sometimes can arise after sitting on a hard surface for a long time, or sitting on an ill-fitting or jouncing seat. In some cases, the pain may be the result of sitting posture ...

The tailbone, or coccyx, is at the base of the spine. Various stretches, lifestyle, and medical remedies may help manage tailbone pain. Pain may be due to an injury, pregnancy, or prolonged ...

Tailbone pain is centered at the very bottom of your spine, right above your buttocks. If your symptoms don’t improve with treatment after a week, it may be time to see your doctor. Physical ...

A tailbone bruise is an injury that often occurs from a fall that damages the bottom of the vertebrae in your spine, known as the coccyx. Certain athletes, such as gymnasts and ice skaters, are ...

Coccyx pain can be especially taxing because substantial relief may not come for months. However, most cases of traumatic coccyx injury get better within several weeks. With a long siege of pain ...

Tailbone pain causes range from prolonged sitting to injuries and falls. Rarely, the pain is caused by tailbone cancer. Chordoma tumor, a cancerous tumor that grows along your spine, ...

DR ELLIE CANNON: Today's reader suffers pain in their coccyx every time Ithey sit down, even when using a cushion. They are embarrassed to see their GP and what to know how they can stop the pain.

ASK THE DOCTOR: What can I do about my painful coccyx? DR MARTIN SCURR answers readers' health questions. By MARTIN SCURR FOR THE DAILY MAIL. Published: 18:01 EDT, 30 October 2017 | Updated: 21:19 ...

FACT. Yes, the tailbone is also known as the coccyx. Most often, the tailbone is broken by falling down directly on the bone. Unfortunately, not too much to do about it other rest, ice, sit on a ...

I have a bruised coccyx, which gives me considerable discomfort when sitting. I had a cortisone injection and manipulation under anaesthetic six months ago. This gave me a pain-free three-four ...