Patrick Foye, M.D. | Tailbone Doctor

Tailbone Cushion HIDDEN in a Bag, for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia

Tailbone cushions (coccyx cushions) can help decrease tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) while sitting.

BUT, some people do not like walking around in public with an obvious cushion.

So, I recently created a video on the topic of carrying a coccyx cushion that is HIDDEN inside a large bag or large purse. […]

If Sit-to-Stand Worsens Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) Think of Tailbone Hypermobility

Coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia) is usually painful while sitting. But sometimes the pain is even WORSE during the few seconds while you start to stand up. This tailbone pain exacerbation during standing up is an important symptom. This is often seen in patients who have coccyx hypermobility (excessive movement of the coccygeal bones […]

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain

Here is the transcript from Dr. Foye’s video about Ankylosing Spondylitis and Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain. The actual video is below.

Let’s talk about Ankylosing Spondylitis and coccyx pain, or tailbone pain.

I’m Dr. Patrick Foye. I’m an M.D. (or medical doctor) and Director of the Coccyx Pain Center (Tailbone Pain Center) here […]

VIDEO on EDS - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Causing Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain

Here is the transcript from the video on Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and tailbone pain. The actual Video is at the bottom of this article.

Let’s talk briefly about EDS (or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) and EDS as a cause of coccyx pain or tailbone pain or coccydynia.

I’m Dr. Patrick Foye. I’m an M.D. (or medical […]

Airplane Flights and Tailbone Pain: Coccyx Pain in Airline Pilots, Flight Attendants, Passengers

(Scroll down for Dr. Foye’s VIDEO on this topic. Here is the typed transcript from the video.)

Okay, let’s talk for a minute or two about coccyx pain or tailbone pain on airplanes.

I’m Dr. Patrick Foye. I’m an M.D. (or medical doctor) and Director of the Coccyx Pain Center here in the United […]

How a STRAIGHT Coccyx Causes Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia

(Scroll down for Dr. Foye’s VIDEO on this topic. Here is the typed transcript from the video.)

This is a short explanation about how a straight coccyx can be a cause of coccyx pain.

I’m Dr. Patrick Foye. I’m an M.D. (or medical doctor) and Director of the Coccyx Pain Center here in the […]

Tailbone Pain while sitting on COUCHES. Coccyx Pain when you Sit on a COUCH or Sofa

Sitting on a COUCHES can cause or worsen coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). For many people with tailbone pain, sitting on a hard chair may be more comfortable than sitting on a soft COUCH or sofa.

Hundreds of patients with tailbone pain have told me how much they hate sitting on couches. Below, […]

Facebook Live for Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, November 15, 2021

Get live answers to your questions about coccyx pain. In honor of “Tailbone Pain Awareness Day” 2021. When: Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM, eastern time. Questions answered by Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. To Join: On Facebook, go to Tailbone Pain Center. Link: […]

Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia

This eBook on Tailbone Pain is Free on Amazon worldwide a few times per year.

“Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Causes and Treatments for Your Sore or Injured Coccyx” by Patrick M. Foye, M.D., Director of the Coccyx Pain Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Learn all about how to find answers and […]

Ass Armor Shorts for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia

I have thousands of patients with coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). Some of them had their tailbone pain caused by, or worsened by, activities such as snow-boarding, skate-boarding, skiing, etc.

Some people with tailbone pain want to continue doing activities like snowboarding, skateboarding, etc.

Some of them tell me that they like […]