The coccyx, or “tail”, as it has come to be called, is the triangular bony structure located at the bottom of the spine between the buttocks. It consists of three to five bony segments held in place by joints and ligaments.
Ο pain in the region of the coccyx, also called coccygodynia, can be caused by various causes and can lead to acute or chronic discomfort in this part of the body.
Cause
There are many different causes that can lead to tailbone pain. Often, the cause of the pain is unknown (idiopathic) and is never adequately determined.
Common causes known to cause tailbone pain include the following:
Less common causes of coccyx pain include bone spurs, nerve root compression, infections and tumors.
What you can do to relieve tail pain
Coccyx pain can often be extremely painful and debilitating. In the vast majority of cases, tail pain can be treated with some simple options, such as:
Source: iatropedia.gr
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