Patrick Foye, M.D. | Tailbone Doctor

Bicycle Tips with Tailbone Pain. Cycling, Biking and Coccyx Pain.

If you have tailbone pain (or coccyx pain) while you are riding a bike or cycling the video below outlines here are six modifications that you can make to help to decrease the pain.

I’m Dr. Patrick Foye, Director of the Coccyx Pain Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, online at www.TailboneDoctor.com.

Bicycling […]

Rowing causing Tailbone Pain: Coccyx Pain from Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing Machines

In the video below, we’ll talk for one minute about causing increased tailbone pain (coccyx pain) while rowing, or using a rowing machine, or being on a kayak or canoe.

I’m Dr. Patrick Foye, the Director of the Coccyx Pain Center or Tailbone Pain Center, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

The tailbone is […]

Sacroiliac Joint Pain versus Tailbone Pain: SI Joint Pain versus Coccyx Pain

The video below will summarize in less than one minute the difference between coccyx pain (tailbone pain) versus sacroiliac joint pain.

The biggest thing is that the coccyx is right at the midline versus the sacroiliac joint which is off to either side right or left.

Also, the coccyx is significantly lower than the […]

Does Your Radiology Report Even Mention Your Coccyx, for Your Tailbone Pain X-rays, MRI?

It is unfortunately VERY common that patients suffering from coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia) end up having the wrong imaging studies done or they end up with a radiology report that fails to even mention the coccyx!

There are multiple reasons why this problem happens:

The ordering physician: If your doctor ordered […]

Tailbone Specialists, at International Coccyx Pain Symposium, July 2023

Tailbone Pain Specialists attended the International Coccyx Pain Symposium, July 2023, in Paris, France. Three of the lecturers made this video in Paris after one of the conference days.

Here is the text from what they said, and then the video is below.

Okay, we are here in Paris, France, for the International […]

Tailbone Pain Conference 2023: Dr Foye after Day 1 of International Coccyx Pain Symposium, Paris

International Coccyx Pain Symposium, July 2023, in Paris, France. I made this video after Day #1.

Here is the text from what I said, and then the video is below.

I’m currently in Paris, France, for the International Coccyx Pain Symposium. I’m Dr. Patrick Foye from the Coccyx Pain Center at Rutgers New […]

2023 International Coccyx Pain Symposium, Speakers and Topics

The 4th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON COCCYX DISORDERS was held on July 6 & 7, 2023, in Paris, France, at the Cochin Hospital. This medical conference is held every 2 to 3 years. Experts from around the world give lectures regarding coccyx pain, tailbone pain, coccydynia.

Below is the list of topics and speakers:

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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 […]