Dear Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do in the meantime to lessen the pain? At what point would ...

Chronic coccydynia, defined by persistent coccygeal pain often exacerbated by sitting, presents a therapeutic challenge owing to its multifactorial origin and variable response to treatment. Initial ...

The tailbone, or coccyx, is the last bone in the spine. Symptoms of a tailbone fracture include a constant dull pain in the very low back, and pain that worsens when sitting. Hot or cold packs and ...

The tailbone, or coccyx, is a small bony structure at the bottom of your spine. It’s made of three to five segments that form a triangular shape. Although the tailbone is small, it’s an important ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend’s daughter fell three times on her tailbone at a young age, and it was cracked. She is now a 25-year-old woman and limps around with pain in this area. She has been told that ...

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 sitting.

A long bike ride can, quite literally, be a pain in the butt. And bicycling-related tailbone (coccyx) pain can be more than just irritating — it can derail your training and even put you off from ...