What causes coccyx pain?
Disease description:
I've been having pain in my tailbone recently, especially when sitting, and the pain gets worse with even slight movement. Since I'm usually sitting during work, this is really affecting my life. So, what could be causing the pain in my tailbone?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Coccyx pain mainly includes the following situations:
1. Fracture or dislocation: The coccyx is located at the very bottom of the spine and is susceptible to external forces, such as falling and landing on the buttocks, which may cause a coccyx fracture or dislocation, leading to pain.
2. Soft tissue injury: Even without fractures, the soft tissues surrounding the coccyx may be damaged due to trauma, resulting in pain.
3. Inflammatory diseases: These include infectious and nonspecific inflammation. Inflammatory reactions in the tissues surrounding the coccyx may cause coccygeal pain.
4. Anatomical abnormalities: Some people are born with abnormal coccygeal bone structure, or due to prolonged poor sitting posture leading to uneven pressure on the coccyx, which may also cause pain.
5. Degenerative changes: With aging, bones may undergo degenerative changes. Degeneration of the coccyx and surrounding soft tissues may also cause pain.
6. Pregnancy: During pregnancy, hormonal changes and weight gain may place additional pressure on the coccygeal area, causing pain.
