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A member asked:
Had bout of proctalgia faux 3 weeks ago. pushed hard to try relieve pain. since have dull tailbone pain. could i have damaged something by pushing?
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Several: Avoiding direct pressure on the coccyx. Use a pillow with a cut out. Anti-inflammatories. Decreasing/avoid exercise. If pain doesn't improve, see your physician.
Answered 12/31/2016
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