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A member asked:

I am having pain in tail bone since long time. will any type of exercise will help me in this. ?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Stretching: Stretching knees to chest as well as pelvic tilts are a good place to start.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/6/2013

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