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Tailbone (coccyx) pain
Tailbone pain is pain in the bone at the base of the spine (coccyx), near the top of your bottom. There are things you can do to ease the pain, but get medical help if it does not get better after a few weeks.
Check if you have tailbone (coccyx) pain
The main symptom of tailbone (coccyx) pain is pain and tenderness at the base of your spine, near the top of your bottom.
It may feel dull and achy most of the time, with occasional sharp pains.
The pain may be worse:
- while you're sitting down
- when you sit down or stand up
- when you bend forward
- when you're having a poo
- during sex
- during your period
You may also find it difficult to sleep and carry out daily activities.
How you can ease tailbone (coccyx) pain yourself
Tailbone (coccyx) pain may improve after a few weeks, but it can sometimes last longer.
There are some things you can do to help ease the pain.
Do
sit correctly – maintain good posture with your lower back supported
use a specially designed coccyx cushion when sitting – sitting on an exercise ball can also help
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