Sports Medicine Specialist Questions Back Pain

Why am I having pain in my tailbone area?

After I played football, I noticed that there's some pain around my tailbone. It's dull and achy, and I don't recall falling on top of it. What could be causing it?

3 Answers

SportsMedicineSpecialistBackPain
You likely irritated the sciatic nerve, secondary to the sacrum rotating & the ligaments being weakened.

Try to find an osteopath to put it back in place.
Many things can cause pain in that area. A doctor eval would help to diagnose what is causing the pain.
You may have irritation near coccyx or sacrum. Would need an examination to evaluate the origin of your discomfort. Rest, ice, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications as needed, alternating with Tylenol as needed.

Mark Burt, M.D.