What should I do for pain in the coccyx (tailbone)?

Jul 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

While sitting, I suddenly felt pain in the coccyx area, but I hadn’t experienced this before. What should I do about coccyx pain?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
You should walk more frequently on the ground and maintain regular physical activity in daily life, which may help alleviate these symptoms. However, if there is no improvement over time, you should seek medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Pain and swelling of the coccyx resulting from external trauma are primarily managed with bed rest. If a tumor is present, it may compress the coccyx during an episode, leading to pain, swelling, and numbness. In such cases, prompt consultation with an orthopedic specialist is essential to determine the nature of the tumor and initiate further treatment.