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About 2 months ago i fell down the stairs directly on my tailbone, it hurt really bad and it still continues to hurt. 2 months after i still struggle getting up from a plastic chair and sitting down, i dont know if its just bruised or not?

Q: about 2 months ago i fell down the stairs directly on my tailbone, it hurt really bad and it still continues to hurt. 2 months after i still struggle getting up from a plastic chair and sitting down, i dont know if its just bruised or not?

: Coccyx injuries frequently are fractures, which b/c of normal sitting and position changes are very slow to heal. There is limited therapy other than modification of postural options to not put pressure on the area.

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Coccyx injuries frequently are fractures, which b/c of normal sitting and position changes are very slow to heal. There is limited therapy other than modification of postural options to not put pressure on the area.

Answered 11/22/2022

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A member asked:

About 2 months ago i fell down the stairs directly on my tailbone, it hurt really bad and it still continues to hurt. 2 months after i still struggle getting up from a plastic chair and sitting down, i dont know if its just bruised or not?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

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