![]() ![]() A hard impact onto the base of your spine, such as a fall, can potentially fracture or dislocate the coccyx.The position of the coccyx makes it is susceptible to injury especially in a difficult labour or if instrumentation is needed. So it can be painful going to the bathroom.Ĭoccyx pain can be contributed to by a number of factors including: The coccyx is also an attachment site for many important muscles of the pelvic floor and it helps to support the anus. It can be particularly disabling as one of the main issues is sitting down or moving from sitting to standing – something we do a lot of! ![]() The coccyx consists of 3-5 simple vertebral units that are generally fused together.Ĭoccyx pain (Coccydynia) refers to pain in and around the coccyx ( Tailbone), though it can radiate to the lower back and buttocks. This little segment is thought to be the remnant of the tail we once had. Your coccyx (Tail bone) is the last segment of bone at the bottom of your spine. ![]()
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