Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides: a Case Series

At a medical conference in 2009, Dr. Foye presented on the topic of waterslides causing coccyx injuries (tailbone injuries, coccyx pain, tailbone pain, coccydynia).

Here is the abstract that was published…

Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides: a Case Series

Journal: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2009 Sept; 1 (9): S177

Authors: Patrick […]

Tailbone Book, Chapter 5: CAUSES of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

Tailbone Book, Chapter 5: CAUSES of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain This is the next in a series of coccyx pain videos, giving you highlights from the chapters of Dr. Foye’s book, “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” The actual VIDEO is at the bottom of this page. Here is the TEXT from the video: Hi. I’m Dr. […]

Videos Available from 2016 Paris Symposium on Coccyx Disorders

In 2016 we had a wonderful medical meeting with speakers and attendees from around the world, all focused on discussing coccyx pain and tailbone disorders.

The videos from those lectures are available online.

Click the link below for details: https://mo-journal.com/congress/paris-symposium-on-coccyx-disorders-2016-7

2016 Coccyx Symposium, Dr Foye Lecture on Ganglion Impar Injections for Coccyx […]

Sitting Versus Standing Coccyx X-rays for Tailbone Pain

Tailbone pain is usually most painful while you are sitting, since sitting puts some of your body weight onto the tailbone (coccyx).

Thus, it makes sense to do coccyx x-rays WHILE SITTING, since that is the most painful position.

Coccyx x-rays are done while you is standing and then again while you are seated. […]

Ganglion Impar Injections: Dr. Foye's chapter in new medical textbook

Ganglion Impar Injections Ganglion Impar injections can be helpful in treating coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain) and other pelvic pain syndromes. The “ganglion Impar” is also called the “ganglion of Walther” or “Walther’s ganglion”. Ganglion Impar injections include ganglion Impar blocks (ganglion Impar nerve blocks, using local anesthetics) and ganglion Impar nerve ablation (destruction). The […]

Spinal Cord Stimulator for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia

There is limited published data on using spinal cord stimulators (SCS) for coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia, coccygodynia). Spinal cord stimulators are MUCH more commonly used for low back pain, including “failed back syndrome” (where people have persistent pain despite lumbar surgery). The general idea for SCS is that stimulating the nerves can essentially […]

Dr. Patrick Foye's Board Certification Renewed Through 2027

Dr. Patrick Foye’s Board Certification Renewed Through 2027 In the United States, to be a physician (M.D., Medical Doctor) in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) essentially requires the following: 4 years of college 4 years of medical school 4 years of internship/residency training Next is “Board Certification”, which is a combination of […]

Tailbone Book, Chapter 4: ANATOMY of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

Tailbone Book, Chapter 4: ANATOMY of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain This is the next in a series of coccyx pain videos, giving you highlights from the chapters of Dr. Foye’s book, “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” The actual VIDEO is at the bottom of this page. Here is the TEXT from the video: Hi. I’m Dr. […]

Foldable Gel Coccyx Cushion for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

Foldable Gel Coccyx Cushion for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain The VIDEO on this topic is at the BOTTOM of this web-page. Here is the text from the video: Hi. I’m Dr. Patrick Foye. I’m an M.D. or medical doctor and I’m the Director of the Coccyx Pain Center, or Tailbone Pain Center, here in the […]

Tailbone Book, Chapter 3, STIGMA and Psychology of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

Tailbone Book, Chapter 3, STIGMA and PSYCHOLOGY of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain This is the next in a series of videos that gives highlights from the chapters of Dr. Foye’s book, “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” The actual VIDEO is at the bottom of this page. Here is the TEXT from the video: Hi. I’m Dr. […]