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Hi i have had coccyx pain for just over 1yr. i have not bumped it so do not no why but it is getting worse. it is so painful to sit or stand and going to the bathroom hurts (just in my back) what can i do to help? i have tried a cushion and pain meds?

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I have seen this in people who have injured it (I know you did not), in people with anorexia, and in people with a history emotional trauma. See your doctor. As a chiropractor ( I am a chiropractor and internist), I was trained to manipulate the coccyx which gave people a lot of relief.

Answered 3/24/2021

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