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What can i do if my tailbone hurts and i don't know why?
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See your doctor: Various reasons why this can hurt. Get evaluated. For some, getting a u-shaped sitting pillow, or a donut pillow to sit on is a very helpful way to off-load the coccyx (tailbone) as it heals.
Answered 4/22/2017
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