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I injured may tailbone in2002it still hurts when i sit for extended periods of time i've tried putting things down to soften the seat but nothing work?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

See spine specialist: See a lumbar spine orthopedic specialist. He/she may have some recommendations, since the coccyx (tailbone) is the lowest part of your spine. They would probably start with xrays, to see if a bone spur may have developed, which could be causing you the symptoms.

Answered 3/20/2014

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A member asked:

I injured may tailbone in2002it still hurts when i sit for extended periods of time i've tried putting things down to soften the seat but nothing work?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

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