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I injured my tail bone and when i get up it hurts and when i sit a certain way it hurts. what can i so get it better?
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Elevate tailbone: Sit on a rolled up newspaper placed so there is no pressure on the tailbone when you sit. Circular pillows do not work.
Answered 8/21/2014
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