Region: lowerback-glutes
Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia, happens when the tailbone becomes irritated or injured. This can be caused by a fall, repeated pressure, or overuse during activity.
What is Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)?
Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia, happens when the tailbone becomes irritated or injured. This can be caused by a fall, repeated pressure, or overuse during activity.
Symptoms
- Pain at the tailbone
- Tenderness to touch
- Pain when sitting
- Pain when standing up
- Discomfort with movement
What does Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia) feel like?
- Pain at the bottom of the spine
- Pain when sitting or getting up
- A sore or aching feeling in one spot
- Pain that gets worse with pressure
What are common causes of Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)?
- Falling onto the butt
- Repeated pressure from sitting
- Direct impact during sports
- Overuse or irritation
Self check
- Is the pain at the very bottom of your spine?
- Does sitting make the pain worse?
- Did it start after a fall or pressure?
- Is the area tender when touched?
- Does it hurt when getting up from sitting?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
What to do now
- Rest from activity
- Avoid sitting for long periods
- Use ice 10–15 minutes
- Sit on a cushion if needed
- Avoid pressure on the area
Red flags
- Severe or worsening pain
- Inability to sit or move
- Pain that does not improve
- Numbness or tingling
- Difficulty walking
Recovery tips
- Gradually return to activity
- Avoid prolonged sitting
- Use proper support when sitting
- Allow time for healing
- Avoid repeated pressure
Educational only. Not a medical diagnosis.