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I sat in a reclining folding chair yesterday and crashed through it to a hard floor. i felt fine then, but today my tailbone hurts--only while i am rising from my chair. what's wrong, and what to do?

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Dr. Julie Holmon answered

Coccyx: You may have bruised or fractured your coccyx. It will take some time to heal, but if it's getting worse, you should see your doctor.

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Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

I sat in a reclining folding chair yesterday and crashed through it to a hard floor. i felt fine then, but today my tailbone hurts--only while i am rising from my chair. what's wrong, and what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julie Holmon answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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