I suffer from pain in my coccyx every time I sit down, even in comfortable chairs or when using a cushion. I'm embarrassed to see my GP in case they've never come across a problem like this before.

About eight years ago, I was diagnosed with a condition that causes tailbone pain, exacerbated by extended sitting. When I began working a desk job — sitting for eight or more hours a day — I ...

At the very bottom of your vertebrae is a pointy bone called the coccyx, also known as your tailbone. When it’s bruised, just sitting down can shoot a sharp pain right up your spine. An injury can ...

Treatment for tailbone pain can depend on the severity of the injury and may include medication, physical therapy, stretching, and surgery. You probably never gave your tailbone a single thought until ...

Rachel Westphal, a 15-year-old junior at Midland Christian High School, owns Live Kuhn, a business that sells specialized hip and tailbone pads for figure skaters. MIDLAND, MI — Rachel Westphal could ...