Istanbul International Coccyx Pain Symposium July 2026

I am honored and excited that I will be giving 3 lectures at the upcoming International Coccyx Pain Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, July 4-5, 2026.

I encourage pain management physicians, pelvic floor physical therapists, musculoskeletal doctors, surgeons, etc. to join us for a wonderful conference on a topic that is often misunderstood.

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Pelvic P.T. podcast's Tailbone Pain episode interviewed Patrick Foye, M.D., all about Coccyx Pain

The “Pelvic PT Rising” podcast interviewed Patrick Foye, M.D., about tailbone pain, coccyx pain, coccydynia.

This podcast is for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists, but people suffering from tailbone pain will also find it helpful.

Here is the link to that podcast episode, which is more than an hour talking all about tailbone […]

Weight Loss Causing Tailbone Pain. Coccyx Pain After Losing Weight: Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, GLP-1

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Let’s talk about whether weight loss can actually cause coccyx pain, or tailbone pain.

I’m Dr. Patrick Foye, and I am an M.D. or medical doctor.

I’m the Director of the Coccyx Pain Center or Tailbone Pain Center online at […]

Seated MRI for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain

In 2008, Patrick Foye, M.D., proposed seated MRI as a new diagnostic test for appropriately selected patients with coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain).

Publication: Foye PM. A New Diagnostic Test for Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain): Seated MRI. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  2008 Mar;87(3): S36.

Author: Patrick M. Foye, M.D., Director, Coccyx […]

3D CT scan showing partial coccygectomy: one bone left behind. Coccyx pain. Tailbone pain

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This is a short video showing a CT scan, or computerized tomography scan. A CT scan, or CAT scan, of the pelvis, particularly focusing on the sacrum and coccyx, in a patient who underwent a coccygectomy. And the first coccygeal bone […]

Fluoroscopy for Coccyx Injections to Treat Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia

Using fluoroscopic guidance (fluoroscopy) helps doctors when doing a coccyx injection (tailbone injection) treat coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia).

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This video is about the use of fluoroscopy, or fluoroscopic guidance, when performing coccyx injections or tailbone injections. I’m Dr. Patrick […]

Rowing Machines Cause Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain)

Rowing machines are a fantastic way to get a full-body workout, but they can also be the culprits behind coccyx pain (tailbone pain). Understanding how this happens and what you can do to prevent it can help you enjoy your workout without discomfort.

What Causes Coccyx Pain from Rowing?

Prolonged Pressure: The most common […]

Tailbone Pain Awareness Day: November 13, 2024

Tailbone Pain Awareness Day: Key Information

Date: each year in mid-November. Goals: Raise awareness of tailbone pain (coccyx pain) and advocate for patients suffering from this. Provide educational resources to support people with tailbone pain, helping them find useful information about the most modern tests and treatments. Educate healthcare providers, as tailbone pain is […]

Before coccyx mobilization (manipulation), FIRST DIAGNOSE the CAUSE of tailbone pain

Before mobilizing (manipulating) the coccyx, FIRST the treating physicians should DIAGNOSE what is CAUSING the tailbone pain.

The most common cause of coccyx pain is coccygeal HYPERMOBILITY. Hypermobility means that there is too much mobility, or movement, at the bones and joints of the coccyx. This is caused by laxity, or looseness of […]

Coccygectomy: Expected Recovery and Return to Work after surgery for coccyx pain, tailbone pain.

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Let’s talk about what to expect for recovery after coccyx removal surgery which is called coccygectomy.

I’m Dr. Foye, the director of the Coccyx Pain Center or Tailbone Pain Center here in the United States at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School […]