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When is it safe to start therapy for a bruised or broken coccyx (due to recent fall and not x-rayed due to dr not believing it's important)?
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Soon: The sooner the better. Even after a coccyx fracture, it is ok to begin a motion and strengthening program
Answered 2/10/2015
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