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The leftside of my tailbone hurts, its uncomfortable to lay on my back, it causes a popping that triggers a sharp pain. it hurts to walk?

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Dr. Nolan Segal answered

Sacroiliac joint: Could be a sacroiliac joint problem or referred pan from a low back problem. Have an evaluation to make a DX for the proper treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

The leftside of my tailbone hurts, its uncomfortable to lay on my back, it causes a popping that triggers a sharp pain. it hurts to walk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nolan Segal answered

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