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What could i do for an old tailbone injury?
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See below: This would depend on the type of injury. Was it a coccyx or sacral fracture or a spinal cord injury? Fractures may lead to osteoarthritis later on and this can be treated with nsaid's, depending on your medical history. Discuss this with your physician.
Answered 1/24/2014
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