Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What should i do about a bruised tail bone?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Coccygodynia: This condition can be very painful. It can also linger for a while. Generally a course of anti-inflammatories, relative rest and physical therapy can help improve the pain.
Answered 1/5/2019
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
When i sat down today i was surprised to find that my tail bone is quite tender. I haven't fallen. What could it be and what can I do to stop pain?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have a pretty deep indentation below my tail bone, right above my anus, it's a little sore and the skin is tender, I noticed it a few days ago, help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
It hurts when I sit down sometimes. I think I bruised my tail bone. How do I know if this is true?
I bruised my tailbone years ago. I couldn't sit with out pain. Last month or so I don't recall reinjuring my tail bone but when I lay down I feel my tail bone bulging out abit. Only tender if I touch it. I looked there's a bruise. Is this serious?
I fell from a bat stool on my back. I felt instant pain across my lower back and tail bone. I'm all bruised up and can't sit straight. Advice?
How do I tell if my tail-bone isjust bruised or if I have a hair line fracture or worse?
As a kid i injured my tailbone bad, I couldn't sit without pain for a year then it got better.Since I have been working out I'm noticing my tail bone bruises easily or right now it just hurts when I sit occasionally. Not tender to touch. Serious?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
