Patrick Foye, M.D. | Tailbone Doctor

Invisible disability: tailbone pain

Not every disability is visible.

Many people with tailbone pain and other pelvic floor pain syndromes don’t “look” ill.

To the outside observer, they do not see any sling on your arm or cast on your leg.

Yet the tailbone pain can be severe. The injured coccyx can be so sore that you are unable […]

Tailbone MRI, CT, X-rays: sitting versus lying down

Typical MRI and CT scans are normally done in a horizontal position (while you are lying down).

These tests can provide helpful information, BUT in MANY cases the tailbone will look normal while someone is lying down but will be clearly abnormal/dislocated while the person is sitting with her body weight onto the tailbone.

MRI […]

Do you have tailbone pain?

How do you know if you have tailbone pain (coccyx pain)?

Here’s a short video to help you find out:

About Latest Posts Follow MePatrick Foye, M.D.Founder and Director at Tailbone Pain CenterDr. Foye is an expert at treating tailbone pain (coccyx pain). His personable, private-practice office is located on a modern, renowned, academic medical school campus, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. For an appointment, call 973-972-2802.https://tailbonedoctor.com/ Follow MeLatest posts by Patrick Foye, M.D. (see all) 3D CT scan showing partial coccygectomy: one bone left behind. Coccyx pain. Tailbone pain – March 26, 2025 Fluoroscopy for Coccyx Injections to Treat Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia – March 26, 2025 Rowing Machines Cause Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) – December 24, 2024

First blog post

Welcome. I am starting a blog about tailbone pain (coccyx pain).

As I add new articles, you will find useful information about tailbone pain, coccyx injuries, and related conditions.