06/10/2026
Slipped? Fell down the stairs right on your tailbone (coccyx)? Severe, unbearable pain and limited function? Unable to sit at all? Unable to lift anything? Swelling? Unable to even lie down flat on your back?
What you may have is a coccyx fracture, dislocation or impaired bone integrity post trauma and you need to see a healthcare professional. Please do not delay as these things can become chronic and get worse.
Symptoms:
A severe ache, sharp, stabbing pain right at the tailbone, sometimes feeling as though something is pinching or pressing through, often worsening when sitting and when transitioning from sitting to standing. Inability to sit, relief often comes from leaning forward or lying on one’s side. Visible swelling, bruising and localised tenderness.
Conservative Care
Most cases can be managed with non-surgical treatment, including avoiding sitting or sitting on donut-shape cushions, ice/heat packs and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Unfortunately, some patients don't get a positive response form conservative management and that's when the advanced Options are required.
Persistent pain that has become chronic may require targeted local nerve blocks, corticosteroid injections, neuromodulation treatment, professional physical therapy and in more severe cases or when conservative treatment hasn’t helped, a surgical procedure called a coccygectomy (removal of the coccyx or part of it).
Have you ever experienced this or do you know anyone?
