Coccydynia

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:15:30 -0700

Coccydynia or tail bone pain is an inflammation of the tip of the tail bone called the coccyx. Coccydynia may lead to pain and tenderness between the buttocks. Learn more about this condition in the following video.

Coccyx

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:52:32 -0800

Definition

The coccyx is the very bottom portion of the spine. It represents a vestigial tail (hence the common term "tailbone") and consists of four or more very small bones that are fused together.

The coccyx articulates with the sacrum above it through a vestigial disc, and is also connected to the sacrum with ligaments.

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Coccydynia

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:52:32 -0800

Definition

Coccydynia refers to pain originating from the coccyx, or tailbone pain. Falling, hitting the tailbone, or events such as childbirth can lead to coccydynia.

In most cases, the pain is thought to be caused by an unstable coccyx, which results in chronic inflammation of the sacro-coccygeal joint. Women are much more likely to experience coccydynia, since they have a wider pelvis, making the coccyx more exposed.

Sacral Region

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:15 -0800

Spinal Anatomy and Back Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:15 -0800

Spinal anatomy is a remarkable combination of strong bones, flexible ligaments and tendons, large muscles and highly sensitive nerves. It is designed to be incredibly strong, protecting the highly sensitive nerve roots, yet highly flexible, providing for mobility on many different planes. Most of us take this juxtaposition of strength, structure and flexibility for granted in our everyday lives—until something goes wrong.

Diagnosis of Coccydynia