A 38-year-old member asked:
what can i do if my tailbone been hurting for last 2 years please help?
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Dr. Benjamin Tayloranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 16 years experience
See a doc: This can be the result of quite a few injuries or pathology. You should see a physician familiar with these injuries. You may need an xray, ct scan, or MRI to further evaluate it.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What is a dislocated tailbone?
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Dr. Scott Williamsonanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
A coccyx injury: The tail bone (sacrum) ends in a series of small bones (like a rattlesnake tail) called the coccyx. If a fall or the traumatic delivery of a baby tears the ligaments (tissue straps) that hold the bones in place, the coccyx moves out of position (dislocates). This is not only painful, but can be painful for a considerable period of time.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Are some people born without a tailbone?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
Yes: Sacral agenesis is a very uncommon disorder meaning a congenital deformity of the sacral area (the lower part of the back just above the coccyx or tailbone).
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What can I do to heal my tailbone after falling on it?
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Dr. Rhett Griggsanswered
Hand Surgery 19 years experience
Time: Unfortunately wait and protect it. Rarely is there surgery to remove or fix it.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for your tailbone to heal from a crack?
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Dr. Kevin Considineanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Depends: Depending on size and severity of the crack/fracture and how active you are it could take up to 6-8 weeks or more. Definitely take it easy and don't push yourself too much while healing.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can one receive therapy for a broken tailbone?
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. mdanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Yes: You can get gait training with a walker. You can learn exercises to do while your tailbone is sore from the brake. But, it will be sore sometimes for a few months and you will want to get a pillow to sit on and avoid hard chairs in the beginning.
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