Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions | Spine Mantra

Coccygodynia, sometimes referred to as coccydynia 
or tailbone pain, is the term used to describe the symptoms of pain that occur in the region of the coccyx.
The pain is most commonly triggered in a sitting position, but may also occur when the individual changes from a sitting to standing position.
Most cases will resolve within a few weeks to months, however for some patients the pain can become chronic, having negative impacts on daily life.
What causes tailbone pain??
- Falls. A bad fall can bruise, break (fracture) or dislocate your tailbone.
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI): sports like bicycling, rowning needs you to lean back and forth.Too much of that repeated motion can strain the tissues around your tailbone.
- Pregnancy or childbirth.
- Obesity-Extra weight places additional pressure on your tailbone.
- Not carrying enough weight. Less fat means less cushioning in your butt.
- Prolonged sitting. Sitting for long periods of time can place excess pressure on your tailbone, especially if you sit on hard surfaces.

- In very rare cases, tailbone pain may be a sign of cancer near your coccyx or metastatic cancer that’s spread to your bones. This is very uncommon.

Cancers most likely to cause tailbone pain include:

Chordoma.
Prostate cancer.
Colorectal (colon) cancer.

Please schedule a consultation with us today to start your journey towards a pain-free life.