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# Tailbone Doctor

For TAILBONE PAIN (Coccyx Pain), NJ, NY, PA, USA, global.

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://tailbonedoctor.com/blog/) - BLOG on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain), by Patrick Foye, M.D., TailboneDoctor.com
- [Trough, Folding Cushion for Tailbone Pain, Pelvic Pain, Genital Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/trough-folding-cushion-for-tailbone-pain-pelvic-pain-genital-pain/) - Most patients with coccyx pain (tailbone pain) find that sitting is painful, but that it is somewhat less painful if they use the right cushion. For most people with tailbone pain, the best cushion has a cut-out located just at the back of the cushion (under the coccyx, so that the coccyx does not hit the chair
- [Favorable But Variable Responses to Tailbone Injections for Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/favorable-but-variable-responses-to-tailbone-injections-for-coccyx-pain/) - Re: Response to coccyx injections. Hi, Folks. Overall, the specific type of coccyx injection varies from patient to patient, along with differences in how the injection is performed based upon an individual patient's anatomy and an individual patient's diagnosis. For example, regarding anatomy, a ganglion Impar block would be performed differently in someone who had
- [Rowing causing Tailbone Pain: Coccyx Pain from Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing Machines](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 located
- [Before coccyx mobilization (manipulation), FIRST DIAGNOSE the CAUSE of tailbone pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 the ligaments
- [Rowing Machines Cause Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 cause
- [Tailbone Pain Awareness Day: November 13, 2024](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-awareness-day-november-13-2025/) - 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 often
- [3D CT scan showing partial coccygectomy: one bone left behind. Coccyx pain. Tailbone pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/3d-ct-scan-showing-partial-coccygectomy-one-bone-left-behind-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - (See the video down below if you prefer to watch this as a video.) 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 (which
- [Pelvic P.T. podcast's Tailbone Pain episode interviewed Patrick Foye, M.D., all about Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pelvic-p-t-podcasts-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 pain: https://www.pelvicptrising.com/post/tailbone-pain-what-we-ve-been-getting-wrong-with-dr-patrick-foye The
- [Istanbul International Coccyx Pain Symposium July 2026](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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. Learn more or
- [Fluoroscopy for Coccyx Injections to Treat Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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). (See the video down below if you prefer to watch this as a video.) This video is about the use of fluoroscopy, or fluoroscopic guidance, when performing coccyx injections or tailbone injections. I'm Dr. Patrick Foye.
- [Seated MRI for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 Pain
- [Weight Loss Causing Tailbone Pain. Coccyx Pain After Losing Weight: Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, GLP-1](https://tailbonedoctor.com/weight-loss-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-after-losing-weight-ozempic-mounjaro-wegovy-glp-1/) - (See the video down below if you prefer to watch this as a video.) 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 www.TailboneDoctor.com
- [Colonoscopy Causing Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/colonoscopy-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Can colonoscopy injure your tailbone causing coccyx pain?
- [List of Amazon Links Worldwide to get the Book Tailbone Pain Relief Now!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/list-of-amazon-links-worldwide-to-get-the-book-tailbone-pain-relief-now/) - Below is a List of Amazon Links Worldwide to get the Book "Tailbone Pain Relief Now!" The book is filled with useful information about coccyx pain (tailbone pain), including causes, tests, and treatments. You can use the Amazon website specific to your part of the world. In the UNITED STATES, use this Link: http://a.co/d/1O8WsAq or https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996453504 In the
- [Coccygectomy: Expected Recovery and Return to Work after surgery for coccyx pain, tailbone pain.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccygectomy-expected-recovery-and-return-to-work-after-surgery-for-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - (See the video below if you prefer to watch this as a video.) 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 and
- [Reasons for Normal X-rays and MRI Despite Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/reasons-for-normal-x-rays-and-mri-despite-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - There are many reasons why radiology imaging studies are reportedly “NORMAL” in patients with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia). This applies to x-rays, MRI, and CT scans. The video below explains 11 reasons WHY imaging studies FAIL to reveal the cause of the tailbone pain. The video link is at the bottom of this post.
- [PRP Platelet Rich Plasma or Prolotherapy for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/prp-platelet-rich-plasma-or-prolotherapy-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - PRP is platelet rich plasma. PRP is a substance from a person's own blood. PRP is injected to help with certain pain conditions. PRP and prolotherapy are sometimes considered part of "regenerative medicine." PRP and prolotherapy injections are mostly used in instances where someone has a condition like a tendon tear or a ligament tear.
- [Bicycle Tips with Tailbone Pain. Cycling, Biking and Coccyx Pain.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 with
- [Sacroiliac Joint Pain versus Tailbone Pain: SI Joint Pain versus Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 sacroiliac
- [Does Your Radiology Report Even Mention Your Coccyx, for Your Tailbone Pain X-rays, MRI?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 imaging studies of
- [Tailbone Pain Conference 2023: Dr Foye after Day 1 of International Coccyx Pain Symposium, Paris](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 Jersey Medical
- [Tailbone Specialists, at International Coccyx Pain Symposium, July 2023](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 Coccyx Pain
- [2023 International Coccyx Pain Symposium, Speakers and Topics](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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: Thursday, July
- [Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 relief for
- [Tailbone MRI Versus CT scan for Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-mri-versus-ct-scan-for-coccyx-pain/) - Which is better when evaluating tailbone pain (coccyx pain), an MRI or a CT scan? CT scan can be very good at showing bone, but MRI can show not only bone but ALSO give good definition of soft tissue structures. Some of the soft tissue structures that show up clearly on MRI include: abscess (which
- [How often to Repeat Injections for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/how-often-to-repeat-injections-for-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - Many patients with coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia) get excellent relief and improved quality of life via various types of coccyx injections. Prior to injections, it is important that the patient undergo a thoughtful, careful evaluation regarding the actual source of their pain. Having an accurate diagnosis is important so that the physician can make
- [If Sit-to-Stand Worsens Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) Think of Tailbone Hypermobility](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 while
- [Tailbone Cushion HIDDEN in a Bag, for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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. The video is
- [What Type of Doctor treats Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/what-type-of-doctor-treats-tailbone-pain/) - 3 ways to know the best doctor to treat your tailbone pain...
- [VIDEO on EDS - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Causing Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 doctor)
- [Ankylosing Spondylitis and Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 in the
- [How a STRAIGHT Coccyx Causes Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 United
- [Airplane Flights and Tailbone Pain: Coccyx Pain in Airline Pilots, Flight Attendants, Passengers](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 States,
- [Collaborating with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists in Treating Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/collaborating-with-pelvic-floor-physical-therapists-in-treating-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can be immensely valuable for many patients with certain types of pelvic pain. I was reflecting this weekend and feeling grateful for having met and collaborated with so many wonderful Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists over the years. It has been wonderful sharing patients in common, or giving lectures to the therapists, or attending
- [Sitting on a Couch causes Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/sitting-on-a-couch-causes-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - Many people with coccyx pain find that couches are terrible for sitting, because even with a cushion the cushion just sinks into the softness of the couch and your tailbone still ends up contacting the sitting surface. So, many people with tailbone pain will avoid couches or sofas. Some people with tailbone pain will use
- [Tailbone Pain while sitting on COUCHES. Coccyx Pain when you Sit on a COUCH or Sofa](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-while-sitting-on-couches-coccyx-pain-when-you-sit-on-a-couch/) - 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, I explain
- [Tailbone wounds that will not heal](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-wounds-that-will-not-heal/) - When there is skin breakdown of ulceration of the skin over the coccyx, it is worth looking for a cause. Sometimes people develop a bed-sore of the skin behind the sacrum and coccyx after spending too much time laying in bed. (The medical term for a bedsore is a "decubitus ulcer".) Usually, a bedsore will
- [Sitting Versus Standing Coccyx X-rays for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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. These
- [Should Coccygectomy be done for a Tailgut Cyst (Retrorectal Hamartoma)?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/should-coccygectomy-be-done-for-a-tailgut-cyst-retrorectal-hamartoma/) - Many patients come to see me for coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain). Occasionally we discover that their pain seems to be coming from a mass, tumor, abscess, or similar problem. (We see these types of things in ~ less than 5% of our patients with coccyx pain.) One such mass is called a Tailgut Cyst (Retrorectal Hamartoma). Tailgut Cysts
- [Bone scans often FAIL to show tailbone cancer or coccyx injury](https://tailbonedoctor.com/bone-scans-often-fail-to-show-tailbone-cancer-or-coccyx-injury/) - A "bone scan" is a test performed by the nuclear medicine part of a radiology center. A "Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan" is generally considered to be very good for detecting bone destruction from things like bone cancer (malignancy), bone infection (osteomyelitis), or bone injuries (such as fractures). If the bone scan is truly being done to look
- [Facebook Live for Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, November 15, 2021](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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: https://www.facebook.com/TailbonePainCenter (Usual
- [NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/nsaids-non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) for Tailbone Pain. NSAIDs are medications commonly taken by mouth to decrease pain, inflammation, fever, etc. NSAIDs may cause stomach/intestinal ulcers and associated internal gastrointestinal bleeding. Examples of NSAIDs include traditional NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen) and newer versions (such as Celecoxib, brand name: Celebrex).All NSAIDs in the USA carry a "Black
- [Ass Armor Shorts for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 the way that
- [Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia, June 1, 2021](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia-june-1-2021/) - This eBook on Tailbone Pain is Free on Amazon worldwide: June 1, 2021, Pacific Time. “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 relief for
- [Coccyx WEDGE CUSHIONS are usually better than doughnut cushions for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-wedge-cushions-are-usually-better-than-doughnut-cushions-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - Donut Cushions have the hole in the center. Wedge cushions have the hole or cut-out at the edge. It is usually a wedge-shaped cut-out (like a small, triangle-shaped slice removed from a a square pie). The goal is for the painful tailbone to ‘hover’ over the cut-out, so that you are not putting as much
- [Coccyx CANCER as a Deadly Cause of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-cancer-as-a-deadly-cause-of-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - I have thousands of tailbone pain patients… LESS THAN 1% HAVE CANCER as the cause. BUT… it is important to SCREEN for cancer since CHORDOMA tends to occur at the sacrum/coccyx and unfortunately is often FATAL within a few years of diagnosis. MRI needs to be ordered properly and done properly to assess for this.
- [Tailbone MRI, CT, X-rays: sitting versus lying down](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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
- [Tailbone Pain and Pregnancy](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-and-pregnancy/) - There are many reasons why tailbone pain (coccyx pain) can initially occur (or worsen if it is already present) during pregnancy. The developing child in the uterus causes increased pressure within the pelvis. Some of this pressure transmitted to the tailbone. The pregnant woman tends to be more sedentary (especially later in the pregnancy, due
- [Coming soon... my book on Tailbone Pain!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coming-soon-my-book-on-tailbone-pain/) - Coming soon... my book on Tailbone Pain! It's called: Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Causes and Treatments for Your Sore or Injured Coccyx I've worked on/off on this book for more than 10 years, and finally this past year I put in hundreds of hours to make it a reality. I've never written an entire book
- [Tailbone Pain Despite Surgery (Coccygectomy)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-despite-surgery-coccygectomy/) - Many patients ask me what to do about tailbone pain that continues or returns despite the person having undergone surgical removal of the tailbone (coccygectomy). Find the CAUSE of the ongoing tailbone pain after coccygectomy In general, it is important for the treating physician to start by searching for an underlying cause for the current
- [Social Media for Public Medical Education](https://tailbonedoctor.com/social-media-for-public-medical-education/) - To "Doctor" means "To Teach." The word "Doctor" comes from the Latin word docēre [dɔˈkeːrɛ] 'to teach'. So, a Doctor is a Teacher. Doctors teach patients about the health and about their medical conditions and treatment options. A patient who is well-informed about their condition can make better decisions about their healthcare. There are many ways to teach
- [Medical Books do NOT include Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/medical-books-do-not-include-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - VIDEO: Medical Books often FAIL to cover Tailbone Pain Coccyx Pain See-the-VIDEO: https://youtu.be/TJtNZorcvpI Transcript of the video: Medical Books often Fail to Cover Tailbone Pain. Patrick Foye, M.D. www.TailboneDoctor.com Okay. Hi. I'm Dr. Patrick Foye, the Director of the Tailbone Pain Center in New Jersey, United States, online at TailboneDoctor.com And I'm here at a
- [e-Book on Tailbone Pain: Now Available on Amazon](https://tailbonedoctor.com/e-book-on-tailbone-pain-now-available-on-amazon/) - Get your e-book version of Dr. Foye's internationally acclaimed book, Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Yes, this week we are excited to announce that this book is now also available in electronic, e-book form, on Amazon.com, at a fraction of the cost of the paper book. Learn the tips, tricks, and secrets you need to get
- [Tailbone LENGTH and Coccyx Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-length-and-coccyx-pain/) - Does Tailbone LENGTH cause Coccyx Pain? Here's a recent video discussing whether the length of the tailbone results in coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). To reveal the video, click on the image below, or on the link: Link: https://youtu.be/QH0bTOqSovc Here is the text from the video: Hi. I'm Dr. Patrick Foye. I am the Director
- [Is a PILONIDAL CYST Causing Your Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/is-a-pilonidal-cyst-causing-your-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Sometimes, Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) can be Caused by a Pilonidal Cyst... A "cyst" is a collection of fluid. Think of it being like a tiny water balloon. A pilonidal cyst is a particular type of cyst that contains not only fluid but also hair and other debris. The most common location for a pilonidal
- [MRI of Pilonidal Cyst causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/mri-of-pilonidal-cyst-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - What is a Pilonidal Cyst? A pilonidal cyst is a collection of fluid and tissue, which can cause pain in the area of the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone). I recently published an online article and video discussing the symptoms and physical exam findings of Pilonidal Cyst. You can see that previous article and previous video
- [Rutgers Article on Dr Patrick Foye and his Tailbone Pain Center](https://tailbonedoctor.com/rutgers-article-on-dr-patrick-foye-and-his-tailbone-pain-center/) - Below is an article published by Rutgers University regarding Patrick Foye, M.D., and his Tailbone Pain Center. The original article is posted here: http://news.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-professor-focuses-medical-practice-part-body-gets-little-respect-%E2%80%93-coccyx/20160120#.WYEY71EpASK Here is the non-formatted text: Rutgers Professor Focuses Medical Practice on a Part of the Body that Gets Little Respect – the Coccyx New Jersey Medical School's Patrick M. Foye runs
- [3-D, 3-dimensional CT scan for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/3-d-3-dimensional-ct-scan-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Medical imaging studies for Tailbone Pain Medical imaging studies can be very helpful in making an accurate diagnosis in patients with coccyx pain (also called coccydynia, or tailbone pain). The most common medical imaging studies for tailbone pain include: X-rays: especially "sitting-versus-standing" x-rays to look for "dynamic instability" ( unstable joints of the coccyx). MRI: Magnetic
- [4 Free Chapters from the book, Tailbone Pain Relief Now!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/4-free-chapters-from-the-book-tailbone-pain-relief-now/) - Now available: 4 Free Chapters, from Dr. Foye's internationally acclaimed book, Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Right now on Amazon you can get the first 4 chapters of this book for FREE. Chapter 1: Introduction to Tailbone Pain Chapter 2: Symptoms of Tailbone Pain Chapter 3: Overcoming Stigma: Psychology of Tailbone Pain Chapter 4: Anatomy of
- [Is the Spinal CORD Located at the Coccyx?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/is-the-spinal-cord-located-at-the-coccyx/) - Patients sometimes ask me whether the "spinal cord" is located at their coccyx. It's a reasonable question, since the spinal cord does extend through most of the human spine. What is the Spinal Cord? The spinal cord is a dense, relatively tightly packed collection of nerves. The spinal cord is almost like a big, thick
- [Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia, April 1, 2021](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia-april-1-2021/) - This eBook on Tailbone Pain is Free on Amazon worldwide: April 1, 2021, Pacific Time. “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 relief for
- [Webinar for Pelvic Clinicians on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/webinar-for-pelvic-clinicians-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - I'm looking forward to speaking tonight re: Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia. This is a webinar for pelvic clinicians, coordinated by Tracy Sher PT/CEO Pelvic Guru, and Global Pelvic Health Alliance Members (GPHAM), April 6, 2021. Live access will be for members of the Facebook group for "Global Pelvic Health Alliance Members (GPHAM)". #TailbonePain #CoccyxPain
- [Can you FUSE the Coccyx to Treat Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/can-you-fuse-the-coccyx-to-treat-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - In other parts of the body, immobilization and fusion are done after fractures/dislocations/instability/etc. Meanwhile, at the coccyx, these options are very, very limited. We can't put the coccyx into a cast or sling or brace they we could for an injured wrist/ankle/etc. Also, the small fragile bones of the coccyx are not really sturdy enough
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- [Tailbone Pain Tips, a new educational series](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-tips-a-new-educational-series/) - "Tailbone Pain Tips" is a new series of education ideas & images all about coccyx pain… Watch for future posts! :-) by Patrick Foye MD Teaching you about: Tailbone pain, Coccyx pain, Coccydynia Coccyx Cancers Tailbone Pain and Pregnancy Coccygectomy Diagnostic tests for Tailbone Pain Treatments to Relieve Tailbone Pain … and more!
- [COCCYDYNIA means Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain). It is NOT a full diagnosis](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccydynia-means-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-it-is-not-a-full-diagnosis/) - "COCCYDYNIA" means coccyx pain (tailbone pain). "Coccydynia” is NOT a full diagnosis. This term just says that the pain is AT the tailbone. Just like "chest pain" or "knee pain", you need to find out WHY the pain is there.
- [Discussing Tailbone Pain should NOT be Taboo](https://tailbonedoctor.com/discussing-tailbone-pain-should-not-be-taboo/) - Discussing coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia) and other pelvic pains should NOT be TABOO. Talking with family, friends, online groups, physicians, and physical therapists may help you find answers and relief.
- [The “Tail-BONE” is NOT just  ONE BONE:](https://tailbonedoctor.com/the-tail-bone-is-not-just-one-bone/) - The “Tail-BONE” is NOT just ONE BONE: The word TAILBONE is MISLEADING since it implies that it is one, singular bone. In reality, the tailbone (coccyx) is made of 3-to-5 boneS (plural). It is less common for all of these bones to be fused.
- [Lumbar MRI does NOT include the Coccyx, for Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/lumbar-mri-does-not-include-the-coccyx-for-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - A standard “Lumbar” or “Lumbosacral” MRI does NOT include the COCCYX. The most common MISTAKE that I see when patients have an MRI done for coccydynia (tailbone pain) is that the MRI does NOT even include the coccyx! Often, the wrong MRI is ordered/done. Look at the radiology report and see if they even commented
- [Coccyx DISLOCATIONS versus FRACTURES, causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-dislocations-versus-fractures-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - Coccyx Dislocations and Fractures can BOTH be a cause for Tailbone Pain, (Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia). Coccyx DISLOCATIONS are ~ 100 x more common than Coccyx FRACTURES. Dislocations = due to sprained or torn ligaments. Fractures = a break in the actual bones. The VAST majority of the time when a new patient tells me that
- [Find a Clinician who will TOUCH your Coccyx if you have Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/find-a-clinician-who-will-touch-your-coccyx-if-you-have-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - MANY coccyx pain patients tell me that their Doctors NEVER EVEN EXAMINED (touched / palpated) their coccyx. This happens all the time! It’s BIZARRE! IMAGINE someone treating your thumb without ever examining it. Unthinkable! Clinicians (primary care, pain or musculoskeletal specialists, P.T.’s, etc.) should EVALUATE THE SITE OF PAIN! Patients DESERVE proper evaluations.
- [Reasons Why Doctors can NOT just "Shave Down" a Coccyx Bone Spur](https://tailbonedoctor.com/reasons-why-doctors-can-not-just-shave-down-a-coccyx-bone-spur/) - What is a bone spur? A bone spur is thickening of the bone. Just like you can get a callous on your hands or feet from thickening of the skin, you can also get thickening of bone in certain places in your body. When the bony thickening is focal and makes a pointy projection, we
- [Coccyx PSEUDO-SPUR: Tailbone Extension Causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pseudo-spur-tailbone-extension-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - There are many causes of coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). This article will focus on coccyx pain being caused by the lower coccyx being in extension, which is called a pseudo-spur. NORMAL COCCYX POSITION = FLEXION: Normally, the coccyx position has a mild, gradual forward flexion. This means that the coccyx is flexed forward. This
- [Tailbone pain and childbirth, labor and delivery](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-and-childbirth-labor-and-delivery/) - I have treated many women whose tailbone pain began during pregnancy or while giving birth (during labor and delivery). Some of these women ask me what they should do if they are considering another pregnancy. I sometimes advise those patients to speak with their obstetricians/gynecologists regarding considering C-section for their next pregnancy. A cesarean section (C-section) delivers the baby
- [Can A Woman Give Birth Vaginally After Coccygectomy?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/can-a-woman-give-birth-vaginally-after-coccygectomy/) - Can A Woman Give Birth Vaginally After Coccygectomy? Giving birth to vaginally can cause or worsen coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). During childbirth for a vaginal delivery, the baby passes through the birth canal, which can cause pressure and trauma onto the coccyx. Recently I was asked whether giving birth to vaginally would be likely
- [Pregnancy After Coccygectomy: Vaginal Delivery Versus Cesarean Section](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pregnancy-after-coccygectomy-vaginal-delivery-versus-cesarean-section/) - I was recently contacted by a woman who had undergone a coccygectomy (which is surgical amputation/removal of the coccyx/tailbone). Her question was whether, after having undergone coccygectomy, it would or would not be advisable for her to undergo a cesarean section rather than a vaginal delivery for any subsequent pregnancy. Perhaps you, the reader, are
- [Social Media Sites for Dr. Patrick Foye, M.D.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/social-media-sites-for-dr-patrick-foye-m-d/) - As a medical school Professor and international medical educator, Dr. Foye provides free educational content through many different social media sites. Here are some places where you can find Dr. Foye and his educational materials online: Website for Tailbone Pain: https://tailbonedoctor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailbonePainCenter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TailbonePainDoctor/featured Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailboneDoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailbone.doctor/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doctorfoye/ Linked-in: www.linkedin.com/pub/patrick-foye-md/a5/9bb/117 Blog: https://tailbonedoctor.com/blog/ Tailbone
- [Some of the Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists that Dr. Foye has met so far](https://tailbonedoctor.com/some-of-the-pelvic-floor-physical-therapists-that-dr-foye-has-met-so-far/) - I have been VERY fortunate to have met many great Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists in recent years. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can be very helpful for a variety of conditions in the pelvis. Here are a few photos... #PFPT
- [Tarlov Cyst Surgery May Relieve Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tarlov-cyst-surgery-may-relieve-coccyx-pain/) - Below is one research publication from Japan reporting on 9 patients. They found that surgical treatment of Tarlov cysts may help relieve coccyx pain in some of the patients who had Tarlov cyst surgery. Here is the link to the article at the Journal's website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S187887501933195X?via%3Dihub Below is the abstract: (Presented here as part of "Fair Use" for
- [Do Tarlov Cysts cause Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/do-tarlov-cysts-cause-pain/) - What is a sacral Tarlov cyst? A cyst is basically a bag of fluid. A cyst is like a water balloon. Sometimes at the sacral spine (the large bone at the back of the pelvis) there is a fluid collection known as a sacral Tarlov cyst. I explain sacral Tarlov cysts by comparing the sacral spinal
- [How to Tell Tarlov Cyst Pain from Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/how-to-tell-tarlov-cyst-pain-from-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - A few months ago I wrote about "Do Tarlov Cysts cause Pain?" Today's question is: How to Distinguish between Sacral Tarlov Cyst Pain and Tailbone Pain Usually it is not difficult to tell these conditions apart. Here's how: Location: The location of a sacral Tarlov Cyst is more than a few inches ABOVE the location of
- [Long COVID is now called PASC... a ridiculous name change](https://tailbonedoctor.com/long-covid-is-now-called-pasc-a-ridiculous-name-change/) - "Long COVID" is now called PASC. PASC is the acronym for post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). This is a ridiculous name change. Long COVID is sometimes referred to as "Long Haul COVID". Either way, whether it is "Long COVID" or "Long Haul COVID", the term is easy for people to learn, pronounce, and understand. Long COVID
- [Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia, March 1, 2021](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia-march-1-2021/) - This eBook on Tailbone Pain is Free on Amazon worldwide: March 1, 2021, Pacific Time. "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 relief for
- [Baby Yoda: Pareidolia and Patternicity in Sacral MRI and CT Scans](https://tailbonedoctor.com/baby-yoda-pareidolia-and-patternicity-in-sacral-mri-and-ct-scans/) - I am thrilled that this month (February 2021) the medical journal "PM&R" published an article that I wrote. The title is: Baby Yoda: Pareidolia and Patternicity in Sacral MRI and CT Scans. Dr. Foye’s summary: In medical education, we often teach using comparisons. This includes harnessing the human tendency to “see” faces or other patterns
- [Free Pelvic Pain Lecture by Robert J Echenberg, MD](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-pelvic-pain-lecture-by-robert-j-echenberg-md/) - Free Pelvic Pain Lecture on Zoom! Date: Friday, January 22, 2021, at 7:00 PM, eastern time Speaker: Robert J Echenberg, M.D., FACOG Founder, The Echenberg Institute for Pelvic & Sexual Pain Topic: "Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Pelvic, Genital, and Sexual Pain Disorders" RSVP: There is a max of 100 attendees for this event. RSVP
- [Tailbone Pain and Bowel Problems](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-and-bowel-problems/) - There are a few different ways to approach your question about an association between tailbone (coccyx) problems and bowel problems. Sometimes it is the bowel problems causing tailbone symptoms, and sometimes it is the reverse where the coccyx problems are causing difficulties with the bowels. Let's address these 2 categories separately below. Bowel problems can cause pain
- [Does the Middle Cluneal Nerve Cause Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/does-the-middle-cluneal-nerve-cause-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - I recently watched a video about the middle cluneal nerve as a possible cause of coccyx pain, tailbone pain, coccydynia. I think that this is possible, but probably very uncommon. I sometimes treat cluneal nerve pain. It is relatively common to have pain from the SUPERIOR cluneal nerve after bone is harvested from the iliac
- [Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia, November 14-15, 2020](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia-november-14-15-2020/) - In recognition of the 3rd Annual“Tailbone Pain Awareness Day” which will be November 15, 2020... This eBook is Free on Amazon worldwide: Nov. 14-15, 2020, Pacific Time. "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
- [Facebook Live for Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, November 15, 2020](https://tailbonedoctor.com/facebook-live-for-tailbone-pain-awareness-day-november-15-2020/) - What: Get live answers to your questions about coccyx pain. Why: In honor of "Tailbone Pain Awareness Day" 2020. When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at 11:00 AM, eastern time. Who: Questions answered by Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Where: To Join: On Facebook, go to Tailbone
- [Publications about Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, by Dr. Patrick Foye, M.D](https://tailbonedoctor.com/publications-about-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-by-dr-patrick-foye-m-d/) - Dr. Foye has published extensively in the medical literature, including writing medical textbook chapters, original research articles published in peer-reviewed journals, various review articles, and an entire 272-page book specifically about tailbone pain. Below is a partial list of these publications. Selected references (re: coccyx pain) from the medical literature: Foye PM, et al. Successful
- [Coccyx Book overview: "Tailbone Pain Relief Now!" Infographic](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-book-overview-tailbone-pain-relief-now-infographic/) - Here is an Infographic showing all the chapters in the coccyx book "Tailbone Pain Relief Now!" #CoccyxPain #TailbonePain #Tailbone #Coccydynia COME FOR RELIEF: For more information on coccyx pain, or to be evaluated in-person at Dr. Foye’s Coccyx Pain Center in the United States, go to: www.TailboneDoctor.com - Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center, New Jersey,
- [Carmichael Throne Chairs and Drummer Stools for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/carmichael-throne-chairs-and-drummer-stools-for-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - A few of my patients with tailbone pain are professional drummers. One of them recently told me that he finds the Carmichael Throne Chairs (more specifically their stools for drummers) to be significantly helpful when he needs to sit for a prolonged duration when drumming during a set for a live gig. I don't sponsor or
- [Nerve Ablation for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/nerve-ablation-for-tailbone-pain/) - What is nerve ablation? In general, the term "nerve ablation" refers to the intentional destruction of nerves. In patients with tailbone pain or other types of pain, nerve ablation is one way of stopping the pain. Basically, even if the patient continues to have the underlying musculoskeletal abnormality (such as joint arthritis, joint dislocation, bone
- [Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Fracture of the Sacrum or Coccyx.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/cerebrospinal-fluid-csf-leak-after-fracture-of-the-sacrum-or-coccyx/) - Here is a recent publication by Dr. Foye. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Fracture of the Sacrum or Coccyx. Dr. Foye's Summary: Leakage of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is much more commonly expected after fracture of the sacrum, rather than after fracture of the coccyx (tailbone). The reason is that the anatomy of the sacrum contains the spinal
- [Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, February 1, 2020](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-february-1-2020/) - Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, February 1, 2020. On Saturday, February 1, 2020, from midnight to midnight (Pacific Time), you can get a totally FREE copy of the book Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Dr. Foye’s book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” will be available for free (e-book version) worldwide via Amazon. You can use the
- [Looking Below the Sacrococcygeal Joint in Patients with Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/looking-below-the-sacrococcygeal-joint-in-patients-with-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Today I was informed that my latest publication on coccyx pain has just been published by the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. The title is: Looking Below the Sacrococcygeal Joint in Patients with Coccydynia (Coccyx Pain) Our 3 main points: When treating patients with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia), unfortunately doctors often limit themselves to the sacrococcygeal joint (SCJ) and
- [Podcast Interview by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, Asking Dr. Patrick Foye about Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/podcast-interview-by-dr-betsy-greenleaf-asking-dr-patrick-foye-about-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - Dr. Foye was Interviewed about Tailbone Pain, on a Podcast called "Some of Your Parts" Thank you to Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, for helping me spread the word about coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain). It is a shame that so many patients suffer from tailbone problems, yet most doctors have little or no training in the best tests
- [Tailbone Pain Book Available on Amazon's UK, Germany, France and Italy sites](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-book-available-on-amazons-uk-germany-france-and-italy-sites/) - In the United States, to get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon In the United States, you can get this coccyx book at Amazon's USA site here: http://a.co/d/1O8WsAq In Canada, you can get this coccyx book at Amazon's Canada site here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0996453504 In the United Kingdom, you can get this coccyx book at Amazon's UK
- [Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, New Year's Day 2020](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-new-years-day-2020/) - Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, New Year's Day 2020 Start the New Year with a Free Book on Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia). Go to Amazon's website in your country, using the links shown at the bottom of this page. The electronic version of the book (e-book, Kindle book) will be completely FREE all day,
- [Tailbone Pain Awareness Day: November 15, 2019](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-awareness-day-november-15-2019/) - Last year, 2018, was the first Tailbone Pain Awareness Day. Click this link to read more about last year's first-ever Tailbone Pain Awareness Day. It included a Facebook-Live session of Questions/Answers about Coccyx Pain, that was 1.5 hours long. You can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/0zio1pqdjpU The day also included hundreds of free copies of
- [Canada: Tailbone Pain Book Available through Amazon's website in Canada](https://tailbonedoctor.com/canada-tailbone-pain-book-available-through-amazons-website-in-canada/) - In the United States, to get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon In Canada, you can get this coccyx book at Amazon's Canada website here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0996453504 Or you can use this shortened Amazon link here: http://a.co/94qWNsa
- [Japan: Tailbone Pain Book Available through Amazon's website in Japan](https://tailbonedoctor.com/japan-tailbone-pain-book-available-through-amazons-website-in-japan/) - In the United States, to get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon Or, in JAPAN, you can get this coccyx book at Amazon's Japan website here: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/0996453504/ In Asia, in general, you can get this coccyx book at Amazon's Asia website here: http://amzn.asia/d/4WIGBLs Book on Coccyx Pain, Tailbone
- [Podcast Interview Consultant360 for Tailbone Pain Awareness Day 2019](https://tailbonedoctor.com/podcast-interview-consultant360-for-tailbone-pain-awareness-day-2019/) - For Tailbone Pain Awareness Day 2019... Patrick Foye, M.D., was interviewed by the healthcare podcast Consultant360. Dr. Foye is Director of the Tailbone Pain Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Foye discussed tailbone pain—an often misunderstood, underdiagnosed, & undertreated condition. Here is the Link to the Podcast: http://bit.ly/FoyeTailbone360 (Or you can use the longer
- [VIDEO: Facebook Live Questions-Answers about Coccyx Pain, on Tailbone Pain Awareness Day](https://tailbonedoctor.com/video-facebook-live-questions-answers-about-coccyx-pain-on-tailbone-pain-awareness-day/) - On Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, November 15, 2019, Dr. Foye answered live questions about coccyx pain from people worldwide. The event was held on the Facebook page for the Tailbone Pain Center, which is located at: https://www.facebook.com/TailbonePainCenter/ Here is the video from the Question and Answer session: https://youtu.be/MwyrqMtcfts Or you can watch the video on
- [Honoring James Oleske, MD, Pioneer in the Care of Pediatric AIDS](https://tailbonedoctor.com/honoring-james-oleske-md-pioneer-in-the-care-of-pediatric-aids/) - This evening it was a pleasure to join with others at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in honoring James Oleske, MD, as he leaves @Rutgers_NJMS after 43 years. He was the first US physician to diagnose #AIDS in children, in the early 1980’s. Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist. Well known as a wonderful doctor, a great role model, and
- [Predicting doctoring... since 1972.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/predicting-doctoring-since-1972/) - Wow! A shocker from my childhood... My parents' home bathroom recently had the wall tiles removed to install grab bars for their safety. They called me to come see the insides of the walls, which were covered in cartoon sketches drawn by my siblings and I the last time the bathroom was renovated. That was
- [Fibromyalgia and Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/fibromyalgia-and-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - Fibromyalgia is a very interesting and complex topic in relationship to coccyx pain... Fibromyalgia can worsen the symptoms of coccyx pain: On the one hand, people with fibromyalgia have diffuse/widespread pain throughout multiple areas throughout the body. This can often make it difficult to figure out exactly how much of someone symptoms are coming from
- [Fluid Collection After Coccygectomy, Fluid after Coccyx - Tailbone Removal](https://tailbonedoctor.com/fluid-collection-after-coccygectomy-fluid-after-coccyx-tailbone-removal/) - Coccygectomy is the surgical amputation, or removal, of the coccyx (removal of the tailbone). After a coccygectomy, it is relatively common to develop a fluid collection at the surgical site. I spoke with a group of European coccygectomy surgeons about this topic when I lectured at the International Coccyx Pain Symposium in 2016 and again in
- [Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is now the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab](https://tailbonedoctor.com/rehabilitation-institute-of-chicago-is-now-the-shirley-ryan-ability-lab/) - I completely loved doing my residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), from 1993 to 1996. Roughly a quarter century later, in July 2019, I was happy to be back to give a Grand Rounds lecture on Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain). There is a totally new and beautifully
- [Midwest Tailbone Pain Lecture was in Chicago, July 24, 2019](https://tailbonedoctor.com/midwest-tailbone-pain-lecture-was-in-chicago-july-24-2019/) - On July 24, 2019, Dr. Patrick Foye, MD, gave a Grand Rounds lecture on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia). The audience included: Physicians, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists, people suffering from tailbone pain, and others. GET THE BOOK: To get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon. COME FOR
- [Midwest Tailbone Pain Lecture, in Chicago, July 24, 2019](https://tailbonedoctor.com/midwest-tailbone-pain-lecture-in-chicago-july-24-2019/) - Tailbone Pain: Lecture in Chicago, Illinois. I'm looking forward to lecturing on Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain), in Chicago, Illinois. Grand Rounds Lecture: "Coccyx Pain: Pearls and Pitfalls from Treating Thousands of Patients with Tailbone Pain." When: Wednesday, July 24, 2019, from 12-noon to 1pm, central time. Where: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly R.I.C.: The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago),
- [Interview of Patrick Foye, M.D., on Tailbone Pain, by a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist](https://tailbonedoctor.com/interview-of-patrick-foye-m-d-on-tailbone-pain-by-a-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist/) - I was very happy recently to have been interviewed by a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Michelle Dela Rosa, PT, from Connect Physical Therapy in New Jersey, United States. You can read the full interview here: https://www.connectpt.org/blog/interview-with-dr-patrick-foye-on-tailbone-pain GET THE BOOK: To get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon. COME FOR
- [Tailbone-Coccyx Fractures and Dislocations, Last Chapter in New Medical Textbook](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-coccyx-fractures-and-dislocations-last-chapter-in-new-medical-textbook/) - New Book Chapter on Coccyx Fractures and Tailbone Dislocations, Last Chapter in New Medical Textbook In this video, Dr. Foye discusses the chapter he wrote on Tailbone Fractures and Coccyx Dislocations. This is the very last chapter in a recently published medical textbook. Patrick Foye, M.D., is director of the Coccyx Pain Center at Rutgers
- [4 Reasons why Tailbone Fractures and Dislocations Can NOT be Treated like Other Body Regions](https://tailbonedoctor.com/4-reasons-why-tailbone-fractures-and-dislocations-can-not-be-treated-like-other-body-regions/) - Why can't you just treat coccyx pain or injuries the same way you would treat other musculoskeletal injuries? There are 4 main reasons: #1: You can NOT put a CAST on the tailbone. Unlike an injury to your arm or leg, you can not put a CAST on your tailbone. #2: You can NOT
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 8: Tailbone Dislocation. Dislocated Coccyx](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-8-tailbone-dislocation-dislocated-coccyx/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 8: Tailbone Dislocation. Dislocated Coccyx 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. Patrick Foye. I'm
- [Great Educational Session on Pregnancy & Childbirth by Ashley Brichter  @birthsmarter  @beyondbasicspt](https://tailbonedoctor.com/great-educational-session-on-pregnancy-childbirth-by-ashley-brichter-birthsmarter-beyondbasicspt/) - Yesterday I attended a great educational session on #Pregnancy & #Childbirth by Ashley Brichter Ashley is a Certified Cooperative Childbirth Educator, a birth and postpartum doula, and a pelvic health and body-alignment enthusiast. The talk included discussion of how the position of the coccyx (tailbone) can create problems during childbirth (labor and delivery). For an online
- [Kabooti Cushion, for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/kabooti-cushion-for-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - Kabooti Cushion, for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia Many of my patients with coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia) ask me what cushion is best to decrease their pain while sitting. There is no perfect answer for all patients. There are many different cushions to consider or try. Recently, I was in a store that sells
- [Toilet Seat Cushion for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia, Pudendal Nerve Pain, Pudendal Neuralgia.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/toilet-seat-cushion-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia-pudendal-nerve-pain-pudendal-neuralgia/) - Toilet Seat Cushion for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia, Pudendal Nerve Pain, Pudendal Neuralgia. Some patients find that the most comfortable place to sit is to sit on a toilet seat. This is true for some patients with coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). This is also true for many patients with pudendal nerve pain (pudendal
- [Pelvic Pain Lecture by Stephanie Stamas, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in NYC](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pelvic-pain-lecture-by-stephanie-stamas-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist-in-nyc/) - I attended a fantastic lecture on Pelvic Pain this week in NYC by pelvic floor physical therapist Stephanie Stamas, PT, DPT, at Beyond Basics Physical Therapy in NYC. They have upcoming lectures on related topics over the next few weeks. I definitely recommend attending these if you are in the NYC area and interested in
- [Infection Rates after Coccygectomy, per Published Medical Research](https://tailbonedoctor.com/infection-rates-after-coccygectomy-per-published-medical-research/) - Here is an excerpt from Dr. Foye's book, Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Chapter 25: Coccygectomy: Surgical Removal of the Tailbone. Page 197: "Published research by Dr. Wood (at Harvard Medical School) documented that after coccygectomy as high as 35 percent of patients have postoperative complications including wound problems (infection or persistent drainage). Meanwhile, Dr. Doursounian’s
- [Tailbone Pott's Disease: Coccyx Tuberculosis](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-potts-disease-coccyx-tuberculosis/) - What is Pott's disease, or Pott disease? Pott's disease is a condition where tuberculosis infection occurs within the spinal vertebral bones. "Pott's disease" is also called "Pott disease." Tuberculosis is commonly called "TB." Tuberculosis infection usually involves the lungs. Pott's disease is different because the infection is within the vertebral bones of the spine. Which spinal vertebral bones
- [Tailbone Anatomy and Imaging Questions-Answers on Facebook Live, with Jason Woon PhD and Patrick Foye MD, on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-anatomy-and-imaging-questions-answers-on-facebook-live-with-jason-woon-phd-and-patrick-foye-md-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Tailbone Anatomy and Imaging Questions-Answers on Facebook Live, with Jason Woon PhD and Patrick Foye MD, on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain On February 21, 2019, there was a Live Question-and-Answer session for more than an hour on the Tailbone Pain Center's Facebook page. People from around the world asked questions about coccyx pain (tailbone pain,
- [Dr. Jason T.K. Woon PhD, MBChB, International Lecturer, Anatomy of the Coccyx and Implications on Reading a Standard X-ray](https://tailbonedoctor.com/dr-jason-t-k-woon-phd-mbchb-international-lecturer-anatomy-of-the-coccyx-and-implications-on-reading-a-standard-x-ray/) - Please join the NJ Society of PM&R for a special event this Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 6pm. The special guest speaker from New Zealand will be Dr. Jason T.K. Woon PhD, MBChB. Dr. Woon is an internationally known lecturer on the topic of coccyx anatomy and coccyx imaging studies. Dr. Woon will review the
- [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-and-tailbone-pain/) - Discover when pelvic floor physical therapy may HELP or HURT for your tailbone pain
- [Complete Coccygectomy versus Partial Coccygectomy](https://tailbonedoctor.com/complete-coccygectomy-versus-partial-coccygectomy/) - What is coccygectomy? Coccygectomy is the surgical amputation of the coccyx. During coccygectomy, the coccyx (tailbone) is removed. Who needs coccygectomy? Coccygectomy is only medically necessary in a relatively small fraction of patients with coccydynia (tailbone pain, coccyx pain). Typically, coccygectomy is reserved for those patients who have failed to get adequate relief despite a
- [FREE Book on Tailbone Pain: 1-day only, New Year's Day 2019](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-tailbone-pain-1-day-only-new-years-day-2019/) - FREE Book on Tailbone Pain: 1-day only, New Year's Day 2019. Go to Amazon. Get the eBook version (electronic version) for Free. You do NOT need to have a Kindle. You do NOT need to sign up for "Kindle Unlimited" (although Amazon tries to offer you that option). Video explaining this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN5X3w1PXA4 Or use this
- [Can you Ride a Bicycle if you have Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/can-you-ride-a-bicycle-if-you-have-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - The 4 main factors for using a bicycle despite tailbone pain would be: 1) a coccyx cut out, so that the coccyx is not directly hitting into the bike seat. 2) a wider-than-usual bike seat, so that more of the body weight is on the other sit bones (on the ischial bones) rather than on
- [Periosteum of the Coccyx: Tailbone Periosteal Layer and Coccygectomy.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/periosteum-of-the-coccyx-tailbone-periosteal-layer-and-coccygectomy/) - Periosteum of the Coccyx: Tailbone Periosteal Layer and Coccygectomy. Recently I have received a lot of questions about the periosteum and whether the periosteum should be left in place when ppatient undergoes a coccygectomy (surgery to amputate or removed the coccyx, or tailbone). What is the periosteum? The periosteum is a very thin layer of
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 13: Cancer Causing Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-13-cancer-causing-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 13: Cancer (Malignancy) Causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain Is your Tailbone Pain Caused by Cancer??? 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
- [Soft vs Hard Cushions for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain. Which cushion is best?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/soft-vs-hard-cushions-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-which-cushion-is-best/) - How Hard Should your Cushion be for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain? Should your Tailbone Cushion be Softer or Harder? Which cushion is best? Many patients ask me about what is the "best" cushion for them to sit on to help decrease their coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). In this video, I review a coccyx cushion
- [SEATED Coccyx X-rays Show Abnormalities Missed by Regular Standing X-rays, for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/seated-coccyx-x-rays-show-abnormalities-missed-by-regular-standing-x-rays-for-tailbone-pain/) - Many people ask me why their coccyx x-rays (tailbone x-rays) looked totally normal even though they're suffering from severe coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). Usually, the answer is that unfortunately their previous x-rays did not include any evaluation of the coccyx bones while they were sitting. This video shows an example of actual x-rays where
- [Happy Thanksgiving 2018](https://tailbonedoctor.com/happy-thanksgiving-2018/) - Happy Thanksgiving. Hoping yours is happy and healthy. - Dr. Foye. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In8AZCo5d0Q Alternative link to the video: https://youtu.be/In8AZCo5d0Q
- [Pudendal Nerve Pain versus Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pudendal-nerve-pain-versus-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - I was recently asked how do physicians distinguish between pudendal nerve pain (also called "pudendal neuralgia") and coccyx pain (also called tailbone pain, or coccydynia). Below is a very, very brief overview. Genital involvement: Pudendal nerve pain usually involves the genitalia region, whereas coccyx pain usually does not. Genital symptoms may include pain, numbness or
- [Tailbone Pain Questions and Answers for 1.5 Hours on Facebook Live, by Patrick Foye, MD](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-questions-and-answers-for-1-5-hours-on-facebook-live-by-patrick-foye-md/) - As part of Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, Patrick Foye, M.D., did more than one and a half hours live on Facebook answering questions about tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia). The video is on the Facebook page for the Tailbone Pain Center: https://www.facebook.com/TailbonePainCenter/ Here is the same video, uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/0zio1pqdjpU Screen capture: GET THE
- [How to Get a FREE Book on Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/how-to-get-a-free-book-on-tailbone-pain/) - Act now to get your FREE copy of the book, "Tailbone Pain Relief Now!" Today is Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, November 15, 2018. So, worldwide, you can get my book for FREE through Amazon for the next day or so. Follow These 3 Simple Steps: 1) Go to Amazon for your country and search for: Tailbone
- [Free Book on Coccyx Pain for Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, Nov. 15, 2018](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-on-coccyx-pain-for-tailbone-pain-awareness-day-nov-15-2018/) - Learn about Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, which is Thursday, November 15, 2015. For a very limited time, you can get a free copy of Dr. Foye's book, Tailbone Pain Relief Now! https://youtu.be/uY3zGmfLHxw GET THE BOOK: To get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon. COME FOR
- [Tailbone Pain Awareness Day: November 15](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-awareness-day-november-15/) - "Tailbone Pain Awareness Day" is November 15 Goals of Tailbone Pain Awareness Day: The goal of Tailbone Pain Awareness Day is to draw attention to tailbone pain (also called coccyx pain), and to offer educational materials, support, understanding, and compassion for people suffering from tailbone pain. Goals also include providing useful educational materials for people
- [Ricardo Plancarte Sanchez, MD](https://tailbonedoctor.com/ricardo-plancarte-sanchez-md/) - It was great to once again see Ricardo Plancarte Sanchez, MD, at the Pain Symposium held by the New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. (NJSIPP and NYSIPP) "Pain Medicine Symposium 2018" was held in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, in November 2018. Dr. Plancarte has published and
- [NYSIPP and NJSIPP Pain Conference, 2018](https://tailbonedoctor.com/nysipp-and-njsipp-pain-conference-2018/) - Pain Medicine Symposium 2018 was held by the New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. (NJSIPP and NYSIPP) This was a great conference, held in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a fantastic view of the New York City skyline.
- [A Lecture on Pelvic Pain at Connect PT, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://tailbonedoctor.com/a-lecture-on-pelvic-pain-at-connect-pt-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy/) - On Nov. 8, 2018, I was very happy to attend a lecture titled, "Uncovering the Black Box of Chronic Pelvic Pain" at Connect Physical Therapy, in New Jersey. Thank you to Michelle Dela Rosa, PT, DPT, at Connect Physical Therapy, for hosting a great event and thank you to Dr. Allyson Shrikhande for giving a
- [What Causes Fuzzy MRI images of the Coccyx (Tailbone) in Patients with Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia)?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/what-causes-fuzzy-mri-images-of-the-coccyx-tailbone-in-patients-with-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - Someone recently told me online that their treating physician tried to look at the coccyx MRI, to try to find the cause of the person's coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). But the physician reportedly said that the MRI images of the coccyx looked "fuzzy," so they were not able to see very much detail. What
- [U.K. NHS Website on Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia. United Kingdom, National Health Service](https://tailbonedoctor.com/uk-nhs-website-on-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia-united-kingdom-national-health-service/) - Many people in the United Kingdom (U.K.) ask me for information on Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia). Here are 3 steps for you to follow if you have coccyx pain in the UK: #1) Here is a link to the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) information about coccyx pain: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tailbone-pain-coccydynia/ #2) You can read about
- [How Soon After a Coccygectomy Can You Have a Steroid Injection?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/how-soon-after-a-coccygectomy-can-you-have-a-steroid-injection/) - Someone recently asked me: How Soon After a Coccygectomy can you have a Steroid Injection? The answer is: "it depends." Most patients tolerate corticosteroid (steroid) injections very well. These injections can be very helpful for a wide variety of painful musculoskeletal conditions. But it is important to recognize that there are some people who are
- [Stigma Against Patients with Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/stigma-against-patients-with-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Stigma Against Patients with Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) Below is a link to my publication titled, "Stigma Against Patients with Coccyx Pain." It was published in 2010 in Pain Medicine, which is a medical journal for physicians who specialize in treating pain. The reason why I wrote this was to inform pain physicians of the
- [Nuclear Medicine Bone Scans, but NOT DEXA Scans, for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/nuclear-medicine-bone-scans-but-not-dexa-scans-for-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Regarding "Bone Scans" for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain... Someone recently asked me to explain the difference between a DEXA Scan and a Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan. DEXA: A dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, also called a bone density scan, is a common technique used to measure bone density. This test is basically done to
- [30 Years since Arriving at New Jersey Medical School](https://tailbonedoctor.com/30-years-since-arriving-at-new-jersey-medical-school/) - Dr. Patrick Foye reviews his thoughts on 30 years since first coming to New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Dr. Foye arrived at NJMS in ~August-September 1998, starting medical school. At the time, NJMS was part of UMDNJ (the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). He graduated from medical school 4 years later, receiving
- [El Faro Shipwreck with Tailbone Pain Book](https://tailbonedoctor.com/el-faro-shipwreck-with-tailbone-pain-book/) - Since publishing my book Tailbone Pain Relief Now! I have been very grateful for the positive feedback that I have received from around the world. Readers have sent me emails and Facebook posts from Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Australia, and the United States and Canada. The most intriguing e-mail I received was from Puerto Rico... Overall, I have
- [3 Years since Publishing the Book: Tailbone Pain Relief Now!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/3-years-since-publishing-the-book-tailbone-pain-relief-now/) - In the video below, Patrick Foye, M.D., discusses the 3 years since publishing the book: Tailbone Pain Relief Now! The book is all about: Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia. Here is the Text Transcribed from the video: (The actual Video is down below the text.) This video marks the three-year anniversary since the publication of
- [Patrick Foye MD, Director of the Coccyx Pain Center, Business Card](https://tailbonedoctor.com/patrick-foye-md-director-of-the-coccyx-pain-center-business-card/)
- [TWO Different Causes of Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) in the Same Patient](https://tailbonedoctor.com/two-different-causes-of-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-in-the-same-patient/) - Someone recently asked me whether it was possible for someone to have coccyx pain being caused by TWO different causes in the same patient. Yes, it is certainly possible for patients to have more than one location of coccyx problem. For example, I frequently see patients who have both the most common cause of coccyx
- [Pants' Zippers Blocking View of the Coccyx on X-rays](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pants-zippers-blocking-view-of-the-coccyx-on-x-rays/) - Pants' Zippers Blocking View of the Coccyx on Tailbone X-rays Many radiology imaging centers have no idea how to properly perform x-rays of the coccyx for people who have tailbone pain (also called coccyx pain or coccydynia). Sometimes even the most basic problems occur. I have seen many, many patients over the years where the prior
- [Patrick Foye, MD, Reviews a New Book for Doctors, about Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/patrick-foye-md-reviews-a-new-book-for-doctors-about-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - Patrick Foye, MD, Reviews a New Book for Doctors, about Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia. This book is written by the physicians and speakers from the First International Coccyx Pain Symposium, which was held in Paris, France, in 2016. Dr. Foye wrote a chapter on using injections to treat tailbone pain. Here is the video:
- [Dr. Foye was Interviewed by Dr. Elif Gürkan, from Istanbul, Turkey, regarding Coccyx Pain (coccydynia, tailbone pain, koksidini, koksiks ağrı)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/dr-foye-was-interviewed-by-dr-elif-gurkan-from-istanbul-turkey-regarding-coccyx-pain-coccydynia-tailbone-pain-koksidini-koksiks-agri/) - Dr. Foye was Interviewed by Dr. Elif Gürkan, from Istanbul, Turkey, regarding Coccyx Pain (coccydynia, tailbone pain, koksidini, koksiks ağrı). They discussed coccydynia (koksidini, coccyx pain, tailbone pain, koksiks ağrı). If you have tailbone pain and live in Turkey... You can find Dr. Gürkan's website online at: www.elifgurkan.com Here is the video, which is in
- [MRI showing Inflammation around a Distal Coccyx Bone Spur, on T2 and STIR images, in Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/mri-showing-inflammation-around-a-distal-coccyx-bone-spur-on-t2-and-stir-images-in-tailbone-pain/) - "STIR" images and "T2" images on MRI are essentially like filter settings where fluid shows up bright. Some amount of fluid is normal, since many of our body tissues contain significant fluid content (for example, our fat cells [adipose] have significant fluid content). Also, we of course have the fluid we call urine within our
- [Before Tailbone Injections, Look for the Cause of the Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/before-tailbone-injections-look-for-the-cause-of-the-coccyx-pain/) - I am frequently asked which injections will help most for tailbone pain (coccyx pain). Or doctors contact me to ask some specifics of the details on how to perform certain injections at the tailbone. But frequently there is an initial step that has been overlooked. BEFORE having or performing any tailbone injection, the treating physician
- [Male Pelvic Floor Anatomy, Short Video Clip](https://tailbonedoctor.com/male-pelvic-floor-anatomy-short-video-clip/) - I like the way this video is really nicely illustrated. It is just showing the basics, without much detail, but that is a perfect starting point for patients who are just first learning about their pelvic floor. You can see the short video here: https://www.facebook.com/mypfm/videos/2179402842349343/ The link above is a 23 second clip from a
- [Randall Braddom, M.D., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation](https://tailbonedoctor.com/randall-braddom-m-d-physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation/) - It was great this week to spend time with Dr. Randy Braddom and hear him lecture for the New Jersey Society of PM&R. Dr. Braddom is an icon within the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He served as President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). He also served as President of
- [Sacrospinous Ligament, External Palpation on Physical Exam, in Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/sacrospinous-ligament-external-palpation-on-physical-exam-in-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Below is a very good video where a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist explains palpation of the sacrospinous ligament on physical exam. The sacrospinous ligament (SSL) is a connective tissue structure that spans from the sacrum to the ischial spine, hence the name sacrospinous (i.e., sacro - spinous). However, despite being called the "sacrospinous" ligament, this
- [Viscosupplementation Injections (Hyaluronic Acid Injections) for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/viscosupplementation-injections-hyaluronic-acid-injections-for-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Can viscosupplementation injections help relieve coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain)? Viscosupplementation injections (hyaluronic acid injections) in the United States are currently only FDA-approved for osteoarthritis of the knee. However, we certainly know that many patients have osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) at other joints, including at the coccyx. So, theoretically, doing these types of
- [Patrick Foye, MD, is Board Certified since 1997](https://tailbonedoctor.com/patrick-foye-md-is-board-certified-since-1997/) - Patrick M. Foye, M.D., is a physician (medical doctor) who is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 1997. Dr. Foye is also Board Certified in Pain Medicine, since 2004. Dr. Foye is the Founder and Director of the Coccyx Pain Center (Tailbone Pain Center) at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. To get your copy of
- [Does local anesthetic relief predict response to coccygectomy?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/does-local-anesthetic-relief-predict-response-to-coccygectomy/) - I'd like to clarify... absolutely I do say that it is important to notice how much relief there is during the 1st hour or so after a local anesthetic injection. If a local anesthetic injection at the coccyx is done under image guidance (such as fluoroscopy, thus confirming accurate/appropriate placement of the injection) and the
- [Videos of Standard X-rays of the Coccyx (Tailbone), AP and Lateral Views](https://tailbonedoctor.com/videos-of-standard-x-rays-of-the-coccyx-tailbone-ap-and-lateral-views/) - Below are a couple of videos showing how standard x-rays are done at the coccyx (tailbone). These are sometimes done for patients who have coccyx pain (coccydynia, tailbone pain). In general, the best x-rays are the sitting-versus-standing x-rays, and you can read more about those here at this link: https://tailbonedoctor.com/sitting-versus-standing-coccyx-x-rays-for-tailbone-pain/ But unfortunately most radiology centers are
- [Intraoperative X-rays During Coccygectomy, To Improve Surgical Outcomes for Coccydynia, Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/intraoperative-x-rays-during-coccygectomy-to-improve-surgical-outcomes-for-coccydynia-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Here's an idea to help improve surgical outcomes when coccygectomy is done for coccydynia, coccyx pain, tailbone pain: Intraoperative X-rays During Coccygectomy, To Improve Surgical Outcomes for Coccydynia, Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain I wrote this up and submitted it to a medical journal called "Pediatric Surgery International" and they published it this past week. Over
- [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists & Dr. Foye Discuss Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pelvic-floor-physical-therapists-dr-foye-discuss-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - It was great chatting today with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists to discuss #TailbonePain #CoccyxPain #Coccydynia with Rivki Chudnoff (from Hamakom PT), along with Stacey Futterman Tauriello & Kara (both from @5pointPT) To get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon For more information on coccyx pain, or to be
- [Carrie Cushion for Coccyx Pain, Pelvic Pain. From the Netherlands.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/carrie-cushion-for-coccyx-pain-pelvic-pain-from-the-netherlands/) - Carrie Cushion for Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain), Pelvic Pain. From the Netherlands. Patrick Foye, M.D., interviewed the creators of the "Carrie Cushion." The Carrie Cushion made its first public appearance at the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, in Dordrecht Museum, in the Netherlands. Website: www.carriecushion.com In this video, Dr. Foye interviews the following creators of
- [After the International Coccyx Pain Symposium, Summary Discussion](https://tailbonedoctor.com/after-the-international-coccyx-pain-symposium-summary-discussion/) - The video below is Patrick Foye, M.D., talking AFTER the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium... Summary Discussion. https://youtu.be/Z-_obZZyC9k To get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon For more information on coccyx pain, or to be evaluated at Dr. Foye’s Tailbone Pain Center in the United
- [After Day-1 of the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, the Netherlands](https://tailbonedoctor.com/after-day-1-of-the-2nd-international-coccyx-pain-symposium-the-netherlands/) - After Day-1 of the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, the Netherlands Patrick Foye, M.D. talks after giving lectures at the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, in the Dordrecht Museum, The Netherlands, on June 29, 2018. Video link: https://youtu.be/fIGGtZlUUCc To get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to
- [Masterclass, International Coccyx Pain Symposium, The Netherlands, 2018](https://tailbonedoctor.com/masterclass-international-coccyx-pain-symposium-the-netherlands-2018/) - The day before the 2018 International Coccyx Pain Symposium in Dordrecht, in the Netherlands, there was a "Masterclass." This Masterclass was a chance to work in small groups and discuss challenging case presentations regarding pelvic pain. This video is Patrick Foye, M.D., from the United States, discussing his summary of the Masterclass. This video was
- [Amsterdam, on my way to the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium](https://tailbonedoctor.com/amsterdam-on-my-way-to-the-2nd-international-coccyx-pain-symposium/) - Patrick Foye, M.D. is on his way to the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, in The Netherlands, in late June 2018. This video was done in Amsterdam, at a Schiphol Airport hotel. Looking forward to traveling north by train to the conference city (Dordrecht, the Netherlands) and meeting with other worldwide experts regarding evaluation and
- [Speakers at the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, The Netherlands](https://tailbonedoctor.com/speakers-at-the-2nd-international-coccyx-pain-symposium-the-netherlands/) - Below is the List of Speakers who will Lecture at the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, in The Netherlands, June 2018 Source: https://coccyxsymposium2018.com/speakers-introduction/ Speakers introduction Grietje Vander Mijnsbrugge, MD works as a colorectal surgeon since 2011 at the Proctos Kliniek in the center of the Netherlands. After her studies at the Vrije Universiteit Bruxelles she
- [List of Lectures and Speakers for the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, The Netherlands](https://tailbonedoctor.com/list-of-lectures-and-speakers-for-the-2nd-international-coccyx-pain-symposium-the-netherlands/) - Below is a List of Lectures and Speakers for the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, The Netherlands, June 28-29-30. Program Friday, June 29, 2018 08:00 Registration, coffee and tea 08:20 Welcome and introduction Marijke Slieker- ten Hove, The Netherlands 08:30 Official opening by the mayor of Dordrecht, Mr. Wouter Kolff, The Netherlands Anatomy and diagnostics of
- [Submit Your Tailbone Questions for the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, The Netherlands](https://tailbonedoctor.com/submit-your-tailbone-questions-for-the-2nd-international-coccyx-pain-symposium-the-netherlands/) - Patrick Foye, M.D. asks you to "Submit Your Tailbone Questions," so he can ask and discuss them with other worldwide experts at the 2nd International Coccyx Pain Symposium, in The Netherlands, in late June 2018. Dr. Foye will be giving lectures on non-surgical treatment of tailbone pain. Submit your questions online in the comments... under
- [EggSitter Cushion for Tailbone Pain, Honeycomb Gel Cushion for Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/eggsitter-cushion-for-tailbone-pain-honeycomb-gel-cushion-for-coccyx-pain/) - The Egg-Sitter is one of Many Different Cushions for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain There are many different types of cushions used by people suffering from coccyx pain (tailbone pain). Patients come to the Coccyx Pain Center from around the world, bringing their coccyx cushions with them. Sometimes if someone has a type of cushion that
- [News Media Coverage on "Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides"](https://tailbonedoctor.com/news-media-coverage-on-tailbone-pain-from-coccyx-injuries-on-water-slides/) - News Media have been reporting on my recent publication "Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides." I hope this raises awareness and education about coccydynia. Link: https://www.livescience.com/62710-waterslides-can-injure-tailbones.html To get your copy of the book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” go to: www.TailboneBook.com or go to Amazon For more information on coccyx pain, or to be
- [Water Slides Causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Injuries. Published in The Journal of Emergency Medicine](https://tailbonedoctor.com/water-slides-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-injuries-published-in-the-journal-of-emergency-medicine/) - I am happy to report that The Journal of Emergency Medicine has just published my research article, titled, "Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides: A Case Series." The Journal of Emergency Medicine has the article available online here: (Note: the journal does charge a fee if you want to read more than just
- [Reddit AMA: Ask Me Anything about Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/reddit-ama-ask-me-anything-about-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - Reddit AMA: Ask Me Anything about Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia What: Reddit has an AMA (Ask Me Anything) format where I will answer questions online within the Reddit community. Where: Reddit.com AMA. Go to: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/8i7035/iama_tailbone_pain_physician_ask_me_anything/ When: Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 12:00 noon eastern time (New York City time). Why: I already am on
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 12: Sympathetic Nervous System Pain of the Coccyx, Causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-12-sympathetic-nervous-system-pain-of-the-coccyx-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 12: Sympathetic Nervous System Pain of the Coccyx, Causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain Is your Tailbone Pain Caused by Sympathetic Nervous System Pain of the Coccyx??? 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
- [Second International Symposium on Coccyx Disorders, Netherlands, June 2018](https://tailbonedoctor.com/second-international-symposium-on-coccyx-disorders-netherlands-june-2018/) - It is just two months until the... Second International Symposium on Coccyx Disorders Dates: June 29 – 30, 2018 Location: Dordrechts Museum, Dordrecht, South Holland, The Netherlands More Information is available at the following website: https://coccyxsymposium2018.com/ Below (at the bottom of this page) is a VIDEO of Dr. Patrick Foye, M.D., who will be giving lectures at
- [Should the Coccyx Bones be Fused Together? Does that Cause Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/should-the-coccyx-bones-be-fused-together-does-that-cause-tailbone-pain/) - Should the Coccyx Bones be Fused Together? Does that Cause Tailbone Pain? There is a lot of variability from person to person regarding fusion of the coccygeal joints. The Completely Fused Coccyx: A Rigid, Non-mobile Tailbone In some people, the entire coccyx is fused, meaning that the individual bones of the coccyx are fused into
- [Wrong-Minded Denials of Coccyx X-rays by the UK Radiology Directorate, NHS Foundation Trust](https://tailbonedoctor.com/wrong-minded-denials-of-coccyx-x-rays-by-the-uk-radiology-directorate-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Apparently, in the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) has radiology protocols that explicitly deny the usefulness of tailbone x-rays (coccyx radiographs, xrays) for patients suffering with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia). A person in the UK who suffers from tailbone pain sent me the following link: (As of Feb-11-2018, this PDF can be
- [Coccyx Bone Spurs, Plantar Heel Spurs, Shoulder Bone Spurs](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-bone-spurs-plantar-heel-spurs-shoulder-bone-spurs/) - What are bone spurs and how do they cause coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia), foot pain, or shoulder pain? Bone spurs: What Are They? A bone spur is an area where there is thickening of the bone. It is made of bone. It is bone. Just like your skin can become thickened skin and form
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 7: Tailbone Fracture. Broken Coccyx.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-7-tailbone-fracture-broken-coccyx/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 7: Tailbone Fracture. Broken Coccyx. 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. Patrick Foye. I'm
- [I’m In My Bookshelf! Making Tailbone Pain Videos.   :-)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/im-in-my-bookshelf-making-tailbone-pain-videos/) - I’m In My Bookshelf! Making Tailbone Pain Videos. :-) This is very break from my series of coccyx pain videos that have been giving you highlights from the chapters of Dr. Foye’s book, “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” In this video, I show you how I make the educational videos that I have been posting online. Summary:
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 9: Tailbone Bone Spur Causing Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-9-tailbone-bone-spur-causing-coccyx-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 9: Coccyx Bone Spur (Tailbone Spicule) Causing 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
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 10: Arthritis Causing Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-10-arthritis-causing-tailbone-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 10: Arthritis Causing Coccyx Pain, Tailbone 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. Patrick
- [Ganglion Impar Chapter Published in Paris Coccyx Book](https://tailbonedoctor.com/ganglion-impar-chapter-published-in-paris-coccyx-book/) - The electronic book is now published containing all of the papers written by those who lectured at The First International Symposium on Coccyx Disorders, which was in Paris in 2016. The book is available for purchase in e-book format only. (Currently it can be purchased and read on an iPad or on an android tablet.
- [Why Do Some Coccyx Injections Not Help for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/why-do-some-coccyx-injections-not-help-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - There are multiple reasons why some coccyx injections do not help to relieve coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). The physician doing the injection did not start by accurately diagnosing cause of the tailbone pain. If the doctor has not tried to figure out exactly what is causing the pain, how would he/she understand the proper
- [MRI of Broken Tailbone, Coccyx Fracture. See what the Radiologist missed!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/mri-of-broken-tailbone-coccyx-fracture-see-what-the-radiologist-missed/) - MRI Tips on How To See a Broken Tailbone, Coccyx Fracture. You Can See what the Radiologist Missed! Patrick Foye, M.D. discusses MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) showing of a Broken Coccyx, or Tailbone Fracture. MRI shows a Fractured Coccyx. Radiologists often FAIL to see these abnormalities! The actual VIDEO is at the bottom of this
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 11: Abnormal Coccyx Position Causing Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-11-abnormal-coccyx-position-causing-tailbone-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 11: Abnormal Coccyx Position Causing Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain Is your Coccyx Pain Caused by an Abnormal Position of Your Coccyx??? 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
- [YouTube Channel for Tailbone Pain Doctor now has over 1,000 Subscribers](https://tailbonedoctor.com/youtube-channel-for-tailbone-pain-doctor-now-has-over-1000-subscribers/) - My YouTube Channel "Tailbone Pain Doctor" just hit 1,000 Subscribers! I hope it's helping lots of the people who are suffering with Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TailbonePainDoctor
- [UK Sitting-Standing Coccyx X-rays for Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/uk-sitting-standing-coccyx-x-rays-for-tailbone-pain-coccydynia/) - I have a great update regarding getting coccyx x-rays done in the United Kingdom. I have previously reported that in the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) has radiology protocols that explicitly deny the usefulness of tailbone x-rays (coccyx radiographs, xrays) for patients suffering with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia). See Link: Wrong-Minded Denials of
- [Coccyx Cushions for Tailbone Pain: Donut Cushions Versus Wedge Cushions](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-cushions-for-tailbone-pain-donut-cushions-versus-wedge-cushions/) - Wedge Cushions versus Donut Cushions for Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) I did a small research study evaluating whether patients with coccyx pain (tailbone pain) preferred wedge cushions versus donut cushions (doughnut cushions). The abstract was published in 2009. The results: Among patients with coccydynia who tried both types of cushions, many patients preferred neither. But patients with
- [Yellow Highlighter Cured Cancer?!? Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/yellow-highlighter-cured-cancer-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Yellow Highlighter Cured Cancer?!? Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain. The video is at the bottom of this page. Here is the text: I'm going to tell you a story that's crazy, but true, of how I used a yellow highlighter to cure cancer in my father-in-law and then I'll tell you how it's related to tailbone
- [Falls on Snow and Ice: Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/falls-on-snow-and-ice-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Falls on Snow and Ice can Cause or Worsen Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain In the video below, Dr. Patrick Foye (Director of the Coccyx Pain Center, Tailbone Pain Center) discusses how slips and falls on the snow and ice can cause or worsen tailbone pain. Here is the text, and the video is below. Hi.
- [Best Coccyx X-ray Views: Side-View versus Front-View for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/best-coccyx-x-ray-views-side-view-versus-front-view-for-tailbone-pain/) - Which Xray Views are Best for Evaluating Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain? I recently did a video explaining which views are best when doing x-rays (radiographs) for coccyx pain (tailbone pain). Here is the text from that video, and the actual video itself is down below. (The actual video is at the bottom of this page.)
- [Going from 2017 to 2018: Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/going-from-2017-to-2018-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - Happy New Year 2018! Let's Review 2017 and Plan for 2018, regarding educating others about Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain Here is the TEXT from the Video. (The actual video itself is down at the bottom of this page.) Hi. I'm Dr. Patrick Foye. I'm an M.D. or medical doctor and I am the Director of
- [2nd Coccyx Pain Symposium, 2018, Netherlands](https://tailbonedoctor.com/2nd-coccyx-pain-symposium-2018-netherlands/) - The 1st Coccyx Pain Symposium in Paris, France, in 2016 was Great! For details about that, see this link: First Coccyx Pain Symposium Below are some VIDEOS about that first conference... Dr. Foye arrived in Paris: https://www.facebook.com/TailbonePainCenter/videos/10153937439722982/ Dr. Foye arrived at the conference: https://www.facebook.com/TailbonePainCenter/videos/10153947298607982/ Dr. Foye Live from Paris, after Day 1: https://www.facebook.com/TailbonePainCenter/videos/10153947462092982/ Dr. Foye heading to
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 1, Introduction to Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-1-introduction-to-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 1, Introduction to Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain This is the first in a series of videos that give a glimpse into 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. Patrick
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 2, Symptoms of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-2-symptoms-of-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 2, Symptoms of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain This is the next in a series of videos that give a glimpse into 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. Patrick
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 3, STIGMA and PSYCHOLOGY of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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.
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 4: ANATOMY of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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. Patrick
- [Spinal Cord Stimulator for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 cause your
- [Foldable Gel Coccyx Cushion for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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
- [Dr. Patrick Foye's Board Certification Renewed Through 2027](https://tailbonedoctor.com/dr-patrick-foyes-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
- [Ganglion Impar Injections: Dr. Foye's chapter in new medical textbook](https://tailbonedoctor.com/ganglion-impar-injections-dr-foyes-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
- [Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides: a Case Series](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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 M.
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 5: CAUSES of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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. Patrick
- [Tailbone Book, Chapter 6: Unstable Tailbone. Dynamic Instability Causing Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-book-chapter-6-unstable-tailbone-dynamic-instability-causing-coccyx-pain-tailbone-pain/) - Tailbone Book, Chapter 6: Unstable Tailbone. Dynamic Instability Causing Coccyx Pain, Tailbone 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.
- [Videos Available from 2016 Paris Symposium on Coccyx Disorders](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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
- [Tailbone Pain After Neck Surgery (Coccyx Pain After Cervical Spine Surgery)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-after-neck-surgery-coccyx-pain-after-cervical-spine-surgery/) - Some patients never had tailbone pain before UNTIL very soon after they underwent neck surgery (surgery at the cervical spine, such as a cervical laminectomy, cervical discectomy, cervical fusion, etc.). There are a few reasons why someone can have tailbone pain after neck surgery: 1) Neck surgery site causing tailbone pain: At the time of
- [Randy Foye, Patrick Foye, Newark, New Jersey](https://tailbonedoctor.com/randy-foye-patrick-foye-newark-new-jersey/) - Despite my 21 years in medical practice in #Newark, props still go to #RandyFoye as Newark, NJ's more famous Foye! https://twitter.com/TailboneDoctor/status/892548950808571904 https://twitter.com/TailboneDoctor To come to Dr. Foye's Tailbone Pain Center: Get expert medical care for your tailbone problem. Here's what you need know: https://tailbonedoctor.com/prepare-for-your-visit/ Tailbone Pain Book: To get your copy of Dr. Foye's book,
- [Patrick Foye MD Reviews 21 Years at Rutgers NJMS.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/patrick-foye-md-reviews-21-years-at-rutgers-njms/) - Summarizing 21 Years as a Medical Doctor, Physician, Medical Educator, Clinician, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Patrick M. Foye, M.D. is a physician in New Jersey. On the anniversary date of being 21 years on faculty at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Dr. Patrick Foye gave his off the cuff thoughts. Looking forward hopefully
- [Photos from 20 years ago](https://tailbonedoctor.com/photos-from-20-years-ago/) - Photos from ~20 years ago #FBF (Flash-back Friday) with Dr. Denise Campagnolo (she was #NJMS/Kessler #PMandR Residency Director in that era). I found these today. But I'm not sure who that guy is with the thick, dark, hair. :-) -Dr. Foye
- [Unboxing: Tailbone Pain as Published in PM&R Clinics of North America](https://tailbonedoctor.com/unboxing-tailbone-pain-as-published-in-pmr-clinics-of-north-america/) - Unboxing a New Publication on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Pelvic Pain Publishing is an important part of any career in Academic Medicine. Publishing is how we share our research, our clinical pearls, our experience and expertise. Publishing makes all of this available to other clinicians, physicians, researchers, and others who may be interested worldwide, for
- [Appreciation Award Given to Dr Patrick Foye, MD](https://tailbonedoctor.com/appreciation-award-given-to-dr-patrick-foye-md/) - 2017 Appreciation Award Given to Dr. Patrick Foye, M.D. At this year's graduation ceremonies for graduating residents physicians and fellows, the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School presented the Department's "Appreciation Award" to Dr. Foye, in honor of his almost-five-years serving as Interim Chair of the Department. To come
- [Second Dose, Repeat Coccyx Injection for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/second-dose-repeat-coccyx-injection-for-tailbone-pain/) - Tailbone Injections and Repeat Injections are Common and Reasonable for Coccyx Pain There are multiple different types of tailbone injections that are done in the treatment of coccyx pain. Common examples include: local coccyx steroid injection, ganglion Impar sympathetic nerve block with local anesthetic, nerve ablation at the coccyx to deaden/kill the nerve fibers that
- [Why Doctors Specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation](https://tailbonedoctor.com/why-doctors-specialize-in-physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation/) - There are many reasons why doctors choose to specialize in a given area of medicine. The video below was done by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) regarding why doctors choose to specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). It features Patrick Foye, M.D., and other PM&R physicians. https://youtu.be/kd0sPAZdKYo To come to Dr. Foye's
- [Pain Conference was Awesome, NJSIPP and NYSIPP](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pain-conference-was-awesome-njsipp-and-nysipp/) - Dr. Foye recently attended the Pain Medicine Symposium 2017, which is a medical conference for pain management physicians. The conference was run by the New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (NYSIPP) and the New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (NJSIPP). There were physician experts speaking and attending from around the world. Modern treatments were covered,
- [Addiction, Opioid Conference at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School](https://tailbonedoctor.com/addiction-opioid-conference-at-rutgers-new-jersey-medical-school/) - Today I attended a terrific conference on Addiction and Opioids, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). To come to Dr. Foye's Tailbone Pain Center: Get expert medical care for your tailbone problem. Here's what you need know: https://tailbonedoctor.com/prepare-for-your-visit/ Tailbone Pain Book: To get your copy of Dr. Foye's book, "Tailbone Pain Relief Now!" click on
- [Teaching Medical Students about PM&R, Fluoroscopy, etc](https://tailbonedoctor.com/teaching-medical-students-about-pmr-fluoroscopy-etc/) - Yesterday, I really enjoyed teaching medical students about my field: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Throughout the year I teach medical students where I work, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. But this once-a-year "Medical Student Fair" brings in medical students from many different medical schools from around the country. The students learn about PM&R
- [Flu Vaccines Save Lives, Get Yours](https://tailbonedoctor.com/flu-vaccines-save-lives-get-yours/) - Flu Vaccines Save Lives. Get your Flu vaccine.
- [UK and Europe: Half-Price for Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/uk-and-europe-half-price-for-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - In the UK and Europe, you can get the book Tailbone Pain Relief Now, for 1/2 Price.
- [Half-Price Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain: USA, UK, Europe](https://tailbonedoctor.com/half-price-book-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-usa-uk-europe/) - I recently announced that if you are in the United Kingdom or Europe, the cost of buying the book, "Tailbone Pain Relief Now!" just dropped by ~ 50%. I am now announcing a similar ~50% drop in price for the book when purchased in the United States. The cost for the printed (paper) copy of the book
- [1950's Medical Book About Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/1950s-medical-book-about-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-coccydynia/) - What did an early 1900's Medical Book Say About Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain? At an Irish restaurant in New Jersey, I noticed that the bookcase behind me had a bunch of medical books. So, I looked through them and found a few pages specifically on the topic of coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia, coccygodynia). The
- [Coccyx Wedge Cushions for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx pain.](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-wedge-cushions-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Coccyx Wedge Cushions for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx pain. For most people with coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain), the best cushions to use are "wedge cushions". These are usually better than donut cushions (doughnut cushions). See the video: https://youtu.be/-Db1Sdi-gE0 Transcription Text from the Video: Hi. I'm Dr. Patrick Foye. I'm an M.D. or medical doctor and
- [Tailbone Pain Center, Coccyx Pain Center, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-center-coccyx-pain-center-at-rutgers-new-jersey-medical-school/) - Map Showing the Tailbone Pain Center (Coccyx Pain Center), at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Just outside of New York City (NYC). Just 10-15 minutes from Newark Liberty Airport. To come for an evaluation, get more information at www.TailboneDoctor.com Tailbone Pain Book: To get your copy of Dr. Foye's book, "Tailbone Pain Relief
- [Sit-ups and Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/sit-ups-and-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - I recently posted a video and blog about exercise and tailbone pain, but I forgot to mention sit-ups! Doing traditional-style sit-ups are usually very problematic and painful for people suffering from coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain). So here is my follow-up video specifically discussing sit-ups and tailbone pain: https://youtu.be/7pdNQg_x3wY To come to Dr. Foye's
- [Cycling Pain Article Ignores Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/cycling-pain-article-ignores-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - In this video, Patrick Foye, M.D., gives his initial reactions to a medical journal article that covers the topic of Cycling and Low Back Pain. Dr. Foye points out that the article completely ignores the issue of tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) in cyclists. Sitting on a bicycle seat, or saddle, can put direct pressure
- [Video: How Tailbone Pain Causes Suffering: work, home, friends, doctors](https://tailbonedoctor.com/video-how-tailbone-pain-causes-suffering-work-home-friends-doctors/) - SHARE this page / video with others so they can better understand tailbone pain. Recently, someone online asked me to do a video explaining how people with tailbone pain (coccyx pain) often face challenges that are not understood or appreciated by coworkers, family, partners, friends, or even their treating physicians. She wanted a video that
- [Tailbone X-Rays (Coccyx X-Rays), NOT Lumbar](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-x-rays-coccyx-x-rays-not-lumbar/) - The Tailbone (Coccyx) is NOT the Same as the Lumbar Spine. Practically every day, patients with tailbone pain come to see me from around the country or from around the world. Many have faced a similar challenge regarding imaging studies. Specifically, it is unfortunately VERY common that the patient has tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia),
- [How Big is that Coccyx Mass, Cyst, Tumor, or Cancer?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/how-big-is-that-coccyx-mass-cyst-tumor-or-cancer-2/) - Sometimes I find that my patients with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) actually have a mass, cyst, tumor, or cancer either within the tailbone itself or in the nearby tissues. Examples can include pilonidal cyst, retro-rectal hamartoma (tailgut cyst), chordoma (a type of bone cancer that tends to happen at the coccyx and is often
- [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Conference for Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-conference-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - I spent this past weekend in Tampa, Florida, at a conference on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) for Physical Therapists who specialize in treating pelvic floor disorders. I was honored to give them a lecture on Tailbone Pain (coccydynia) from my physician perspective. I was also honored to learn lots about how a pelvic floor physical
- [Hip Pain or Stiffness due to Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/hip-pain-or-stiffness-due-to-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Coccyx pain (tailbone pain) can sometimes cause people to also have pain or stiffness in the hip region. Here's a recent video on this topic. To reveal the video, click on the image or on the link below: Click here for the VIDEO on Hip Pain due to Tailbone Pain Link: https://youtu.be/Ff3OufCjwLg Text from the
- [Neck Pain caused by Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/neck-pain-caused-by-tailbone-pain/) - Can tailbone problems cause neck pain? Some tailbone problems can cause people to also have pain or stiffness in their neck. The most common form of this is due to abnormal sitting (sitting leaning forwards or to the right or left side, which is done to take pressure off the tailbone). A much less common
- [What's the BEST Injection for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/whats-the-best-injection-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - What's the BEST Injection for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain? Recently, another physician asked me, "What's the BEST injection to do for patients who have coccyx pain (tailbone pain)?" There are multiple different types of injections that can help decrease or eliminate tailbone pain. But which injection is "BEST"? The answer depends on many factors... This
- [Tailbone Art on Magazine Cover here at Rutgers](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-art-on-magazine-cover-here-at-rutgers/) - Check out this lovely tailbone / coccyx illustration on the cover of our Literature / Arts magazine here at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School: Full Link: http://njms.rutgers.edu/inside_njms/archives/2017q3/ArsLitBooklet.pdf Great illustration by Stephanie Ruthberg, New Jersey Medical School. Well done! To come to Dr. Foye's Tailbone Pain Center: Get expert medical care for your tailbone problem. Here's
- [Physicians who will Not do a Physical Exam for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/physicians-who-will-not-do-a-physical-exam-for-tailbone-pain/) - It is unfortunately common that patients tell me that the prior physician treating their tailbone pain never actually examined their tailbone. It is crazy to that a doctor would be providing medical care for a specific musculoskeletal location and yet not have the time or skills to perform a basic physical exam of the painful site.
- [Work Limitations due to Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/work-limitations-due-to-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Sometimes a patient with tailbone pain (coccyx pain) or their employer will ask for my official medical opinion on sitting tolerance, ability to work, etc. In those situations I typically provide information about the difficulties that patients with tailbone pain have with prolonged sitting. Some useful approaches can include sit-stand workstations. For example, you can
- [Why Epidural Injections Do Not Help Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/why-epidural-injections-do-not-help-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - There are many different types of injections that pain management physicians like myself can provide for patients. Often, an important first step is deciding whether any given patient needs an injection at all, and if so which specific type of injection they may benefit from. What is an epidural steroid injection? An epidural injection is
- [Thin Sagittal images for Tailbone MRI or CT scans](https://tailbonedoctor.com/thin-sagittal-images-for-tailbone-mri-or-ct-scans/) - MRI and CT scans take images similar to taking a series of slices. Imagine a block of cheese on a slicing machine in a delicatessen. You could slice the block of cheese from left to right, from top to bottom, or from front to back. In medical imaging, there are different terms for these different
- [Legal Cases of Tailbone Injuries or Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/legal-cases-of-tailbone-injuries-or-coccyx-pain/) - Proving that a tailbone problem even exists Do you have a lawsuit related to your tailbone injury (coccyx injury)? The first step in a legal case involving a tailbone injury or coccyx pain would be proving that a tailbone problem actually exists. The legal system is generally based on evidence. Subjective factors like self-reported symptoms
- [10 Videos on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/10-videos-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - See 10 videos on Tailbone Pain Here is the link to Play all 10 videos on Tailbone Pain Here are the individual videos (click to play): Do you have TAILBONE PAIN (Coccyx Pain)? Describe TAILBONE PAIN (Coccyx Pain) TAILBONE PAIN During PREGNANCY Cushions for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain Coccyx X-rays for TAILBONE PAIN SOFT surface
- [Free Lecture on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) next week](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-lecture-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain-next-week/) - You are invited to attend... Free lecture on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain). By Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center. When: Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 7:00 pm Where: Montville N.J. Public Library (Morris County, New Jersey, United States) 90 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ 07045 Phone:-extension-227 For Free registration, click here. To come
- [X-ray Radiation Safety Before Pregnancy](https://tailbonedoctor.com/x-ray-radiation-safety-before-pregnancy/) - Patients with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) sometimes ask me... "After receiving medical radiation exposure (fluoroscopy, x-ray, etc.), how soon is it safe to get pregnant?" How long after tailbone (coccyx) x-rays or fluoroscopy should I "wait" before getting pregnant? Here is information from the Health Physics Society ("a scientific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation safety.")
- [Tailbone Pain Lecture Last Night in New Jersey](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-lecture-last-night-in-new-jersey/) - Last night I lectured on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) in Morris County, New Jersey. Thank you to the Montville, New Jersey, public library for hosting the event in recognition of my recently published book: Tailbone Pain Relief Now! There was a terrific turnout and I greatly enjoyed the question-and-answer session at the end of my talk. Thank
- [Tailbone Pain Conference: Later this Week](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-conference-later-this-week/) - I will be speaking at the first-ever international coccyx pain symposium, being held in Paris, France on July 8-9, 2016. Upcoming Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Symposium To come to Dr. Foye's Tailbone Pain Center: Get expert medical care for your tailbone pain. Here's what you need know: https://tailbonedoctor.com/prepare-for-your-visit/ Tailbone Pain Book: To get your copy
- [For N.J. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists, Dr. Foye Gave a Lecture on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/for-n-j-pelvic-floor-physical-therapists-dr-foye-gave-a-lecture-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - On 9-24-16, Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center (www.TailboneDoctor.com) gave a lecture to the APTANJ (American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey) Women's Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting. The lecture topic was "Coccyx pain: Overview for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists." Approximately 20 pelvic floor physical therapists attended the 2-hour talk.
- [Image Guidance for Tailbone Injections: Fluoroscopy for Coccyx Injections](https://tailbonedoctor.com/image-guidance-for-tailbone-injections-fluoroscopy-for-coccyx-injections/) - Image guidance for tailbone injections: The most important first step is for the treating physician to thoroughly assess for the CAUSE of the tailbone pain. In many ways, this can be more important then which type of injection is done and whether or not image-guidance is used for the injection. It is extremely important for
- [EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) and Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/eds-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-and-tailbone-pain/) - Some Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) patients have tailbone pain (coccyx pain) due to loose joints at the coccyx.
- [Sit-Stand Coccyx / Tailbone X-rays After Coccygectomy?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/sit-stand-coccyx-tailbone-x-rays-after-coccygectomy/) - I was recently asked: Do I order sitting-versus-standing coccyx x-rays for patients who have persistent pain after coccygectomy (surgical removal of the coccyx/tailbone). MY RESPONSE: 1) First of all, do we know for sure whether the ENTIRE tailbone has indeed been surgically removed? If we know for sure that the entire tailbone has been surgically
- [Exercise and Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/exercise-and-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - What exercises should you avoid or modify if you have tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia)? You may want to maintain their fitness, health, body weight, and well-being, without exacerbating (flaring up) your tailbone pain. This video gives many tips and tricks for ways that you can exercise without making your tailbone pain worse. The video
- [Tailbone Injections AFTER Coccygectomy (Surgical Removal of the Coccyx)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-injections-after-coccygectomy-surgical-removal-of-the-coccyx/) - Coccygectomy is surgical removal of the coccyx. Fortunately, the vast majority of patients with coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain) respond well to NON-surgical treatment and therefore do NOT require coccygectomy. Typical treatments include coccyx cushions and tailbone injections. For those small percentage of patients who fail to get adequate relief despite injections, etc., it may
- [Was the Tailbone even included in the Tailbone Imaging studies?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/was-the-tailbone-even-included-in-the-tailbone-imaging-studies/) - For people with Tailbone Pain, the x-rays/MRI/CT-scans often FAIL to even include the Tailbone, even though that is the source of the person's pain Many patients experience frustration with finding out that their local radiologists/doctors did not even include the tailbone in their imaging studies. As crazy as that is, unfortunately I see this essentially every week
- [Tailbone Pain Worse when going Sit-to-Stand](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-worse-when-going-sit-to-stand/) - For people who have the worst pain while they are making the transition from sitting to standing, this is often due to unstable joints at the tailbone (coccygeal dynamic instability). Basically, a fall or other trauma can injure the ligaments that would normally hold the individual bones of the coccyx in a normal and stable
- [Tailbone Fractures take a Long Time to Heal](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-fractures-take-a-long-time-to-heal/) - A tailbone fracture ("a broken coccyx") takes longer to heal than fractures at most other body regions. There are multiple reasons for this: Unlike fractures at many other body regions, there is no cast, splint, or brace that can be put on a fractured tailbone. Alike fractures at many other body regions, there is no
- [Medical Marijuana for Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/medical-marijuana-for-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Some patients ask whether medical marijuana can be used to decreased tailbone pain (Coccyx pain, coccydynia). Is marijuana legal in your state? Can you use it for tailbone pain? Whether or not marijuana is considered legal depends on the state and/or country that you live in. Overall, compared with the last 60 years or so, the
- [Tailbone Pain while Sitting on a Hard versus Soft Surface](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-while-sitting-on-a-hard-versus-soft-surface/) - The best and worst of sitting surfaces varies from person to person with tailbone pain. Many people find a hard surface to be better because then they can sit on the other to sit bones (the ischial bones, or ischial tuberosities, which is the bony spot at the bottom of each buttock cheek), and avoid
- [Tailbone MRI: T1 vs T2 / STIR images on coccyx MRI](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-mri-t1-vs-t2-stir-images-on-coccyx-mri/) - MRI studies of the tailbone show lots of details of the anatomy of the coccyx region. But the doctor needs to know which images to look at for the different types of details that can be seen. T-1 images are best for looking at bony structures like the actual bones of the tailbone (coccyx). T-2
- [Painful Sex after Coccygectomy for Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/painful-sex-after-coccygectomy-for-tailbone-pain/) - After coccygectomy (surgical removal of the tailbone) as a treatment for tailbone pain (coccyx pain), should patients worry about whether sex will be painful? I don't know any published research on this one way or the other, but for patients I have treated after they have had coccygectomy, I don't recall many that have reported
- [Pelvic Floor Prolapse (Sagging) after Coccygectomy](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pelvic-floor-prolapse-sagging-after-coccygectomy/) - At the time of surgery to remove the coccyx (coccygectomy), it is somewhat variable what the surgeon does. Sometimes the tailbone is partially removed, sometimes completely removed. Surgeons differ in their opinions as to how important it is or isn't to try to re-attach the pelvic floor tendons that were previously attached to the coccyx.
- [Why not just remove the tailbone in all people with tailbone pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/why-not-just-remove-the-tailbone-in-all-people-with-tailbone-pain/) - You may be wondering... "If I have tailbone pain, why not just have it surgically removed? Why bother trying non-surgical approaches?" Why not just remove the tailbone right off the bat for people having tailbone pain? My answer would be that the vast majority of patients do well with milder and easier treatments. The milder treatments generally
- [Can a Lumbar Disc cause Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/can-a-lumbar-disc-cause-tailbone-pain/) - If an MRI shows that there is a lumbar disc herniation, could this be the cause of your tailbone pain? Usually not. Lumbar disc "abnormalities" "Abnormalities" in the lumbar discs are very very commonly seen on MRI studies. Sometimes these abnormal-looking discs may cause symptoms such as low back pain or nerve pain that travels
- [Coccyx Conference in Paris: July 2016](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-conference-in-paris-july-2016/) - I am honored and excited to be part of the first ever medical conference dedicated solely to problems of the coccyx (tailbone), such as coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). For more information, go to: http://www.pariscoccyx2016.com/ PARIS SYMPOSIUM ON COCCYX DISORDERS ORGANISED BY JEAN-YVES MAIGNE & LEVON DOURSOUNIAN PARIS, 2016 JULY 8-9 PARIS SYMPOSIUM ON COCCYX DISORDERS SCIENTIFIC
- [Pain that is NOT from the Tailbone (Coccyx)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pain-that-is-not-from-the-tailbone-coccyx/) - How do you know if your pain is coming from something OTHER than the tailbone (coccyx)? Or, if you do have tailbone pain (coccyx pain), how do you know if you ALSO have pain coming from other causes? In general, each person needs to work closely with their treating physicians to try to determine where
- [Do you want your tailbone after it is surgically removed?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/do-you-want-your-tailbone-after-it-is-surgically-removed/) - Tailbone pain (also called coccyx pain, or coccydynia) sometimes requires surgical treatment. Surgery to remove the coccyx is called coccygectomy. Fortunately, the vast majority of people with tailbone pain respond well to non-surgical treatment, such as the use of cushions, medications by mouth, and coccyx injections. For those uncommon cases where the tailbone needs to
- [Emotional Stress from Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/emotional-stress-from-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Tailbone pain is frustrating! Suffering with pain day after day, week after week, month after month is incredibly frustrating. Life can start to revolve around the pain and how to avoid it: Where can I sit? What seats or couches do I need to avoid? Oh no, I forgot or lost my cushion... how am I
- [SOFT sitting surfaces can feel worse than HARD surfaces for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/soft-sitting-surfaces-can-feel-worse-than-hard-surfaces-for-tailbone-pain/) - SOFT sitting surfaces can feel worse than HARD surfaces for Tailbone Pain. This video explains why: https://youtu.be/GgE2s6q2Dos To come to Dr. Foye's Tailbone Pain Center: Get expert medical care for your tailbone pain. Here's what you need know: https://tailbonedoctor.com/prepare-for-your-visit/ Tailbone Pain Book: To get your copy of Dr. Foye's book, "Tailbone Pain Relief Now!" click
- [Sciatica Pain Down the Leg in People with Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/sciatica-pain-down-the-leg-in-people-with-tailbone-pain/) - Sometimes people with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) will ALSO have nerve pain that shoots down one or both legs. Nerve pain shooting down into the legs is sometimes called "sciatica." About the sciatic nerve The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve that travels down into the leg. It starts in the lower back and buttocks
- [Scar Tissue after Coccygectomy (Tailbone Removal Surgery)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/scar-tissue-after-coccygectomy-tailbone-removal-surgery/) - Essentially all surgery results in some scar tissue at the surgical site. Not all scar tissue needs to be treated. If the scar tissue is not causing any symptoms or problems, sometimes it's best to just ignore it. However, scar tissue can sometimes be painful or cause irritation of nerves, muscles, and tendons in the
- [Tailbone pain: Cancer and Infection](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-pain-cancer-and-infection/) - Indiana veteran's tailbone pain (coccyx pain) turns out to be cancer and infection.
- [Bone infection after tailbone removal surgery (coccygectomy)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/bone-infection-after-tailbone-removal-surgery-coccygectomy/) - One complication of surgical tailbone removal (coccygectomy) is that infection may occur at the surgical site. Part of the reason for the relatively high likelihood of infection at this surgical site (compared with others) is that the coccygectomy site is so close to the anus. Superficial infections can happen at the skin, which is called
- [Tailbone Removal (Coccygectomy): Drains, Antibiotics](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-removal-coccygectomy-drains-antibiotics/) - Surgical removal of the tailbone (coccyx) is medically known as coccygectomy. In the United States the coccygectomy surgery would often be considered an outpatient surgery, meaning that you have the surgery in the morning and go home by that evening. But that may vary depending on how someone is doing in the recovery area after
- [Motocross Riding Career Ended due to Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/motocross-riding-career-ended-due-to-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - In the news... Ryan Villopoto recently retired from his motocross (motorcycle racing) career due to an April 2015 crash in Italy that reportedly caused multiple tailbone fractures (broken bones of the coccyx) and low back injuries of the lumbar spine. Villopoto is only 26 years old, but was already an accomplished motorcycle racer, including six-time Motocross
- [Tailbone (Coccyx) MRI: Viewing Your Own Computer CD](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-coccyx-mri-viewing-your-own-computer-cd/) - If you had an MRI done for your tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) you should try to get a copy of the computer CD containing your MRI images. Ideally you should review the actual images with your treating physician (typically the physician who ordered the MRI). It's a very bad sign about your treating/ordering physician
- [Pain and Pelvic Floor Prolapse after Coccygectomy (Tailbone Removal)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/pain-and-pelvic-floor-prolapse-after-coccygectomy-tailbone-removal/) - Coccygectomy is surgical removal of the tailbone (essentially amputating the tailbone). There are not great long-term studies about long-term complications of having the tailbone removed. The short-term risks include infection at the surgical site, especially in the first few weeks or months after the surgery. Infection: In some studies up to 20% of patients need
- [No Surgical Hardware for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/no-surgical-hardware-for-tailbone-pain/) - Do you know the risks of surgical hardware and cement injections for tailbone pain?
- [3 Different Injections for Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/3-different-injections-for-tailbone-pain/) - Multiple different types of injections are done to decrease tailbone pain. 3 of the most common types of tailbone injections: Steroid injection: a steroid is an anti-inflammatory medication that can be placed at a site of inflammation, to decrease the inflammation and pain at that location. Sympathetic nerve block: Sometimes in addition to the musculoskeletal pain
- [Tailbone X-rays: Coned-in View for Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-x-rays-coned-in-view-for-coccyx-pain/) - It can be challenging to get to the correct x-rays done in the medical testing for someone with tailbone pain (coccyx pain). Unfortunately, it is VERY common that the x-rays fail to focus on the area of pain (the coccyx). Unfortunately, the tailbone x-rays include LOTS of other nearby anatomic regions, such as: the thigh
- [FREE book: Tailbone Pain Relief Now!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-tailbone-pain-relief-now/) - FREE book: Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Click below to get it now. My book publishing team thinks I'm crazy! I've worked well over 1,000 hours creating this book over the past 1.5 years. It's 272 pages, 31 chapters, all about coccyx pain causes and treatments. Written for patients. So they think I'm crazy to
- [Actuator Causing Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/actuator-causing-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Just this week, our medical article was published on the topic of a chiropractic actuator (also called an actuator gun or activator gun) being used to apply force to the coccyx (tailbone), resulting in new-onset tailbone pain. ABSTRACT: Coccyx pain (also called coccydynia, or tailbone pain) has a broad range of etiologies, including traumatic and
- [List of Book Chapters in Tailbone Pain Relief Now!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/list-of-book-chapters-in-tailbone-pain-relief-now-2/) - You may wonder what topics I've covered in the 31 chapters of my new book, "Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Causes and Treatments for Your Sore or Injured Coccyx." It may seem like a lot to have written 272 pages just about the coccyx. So here is a list of the sections and chapters. Chapter
- [FREE Book offer extended. Act now!](https://tailbonedoctor.com/free-book-offer-extended-act-now/) - New Book: Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Still FREE, for now, in the United States. LIMITED time only. I am thrilled that hundreds of people worldwide took advantage of the FREE BOOK launch last week, just paying for shipping/handling. For anyone who missed out on the FREE BOOK, this FREE offer is being extended this week
- [First Blog Post on Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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.
- [I Lectured on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)](https://tailbonedoctor.com/i-lectured-on-tailbone-pain-coccyx-pain/) - Last week I was a "Visiting Professor" speaking on the topic of "Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain): Causes and Treatments" at Carolinas Medical Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina. -Patrick Foye, M.D. www.TailboneDoctor.com
- [Do you have tailbone pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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: https://youtu.be/9lHTlHrpN50
- [Invisible disability:  tailbone pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/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
- [Congrats to new M.D.'s at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School](https://tailbonedoctor.com/congrats-to-new-m-d-s-at-rutgers-new-jersey-medical-school/) - Congrats today to newly graduated M.D.'s from here at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. From me: an alum (1992) & now faculty here (since 1996). Ceremonies were today at NJPAC. Nice to wear the faculty attire for this event. - Patrick Foye, M.D. Founder and Director at Tailbone Pain Center
- [Doctors failing to order Xray or MRI images despite years of tailbone pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/doctors-failing-to-order-xray-or-mri-images-despite-years-of-tailbone-pain/) - It is a shame when people are left suffering in pain for years without the doctor ever even getting imaging studies to look at the painful area. For tailbone pain (coccyx pain), it is unfortunately very common that people suffer for years without their doctors getting any imaging test to look at the painful area.

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- [Home](https://tailbonedoctor.com/) - . Do you have TAILBONE PAIN? Does someone you know have TAILBONE PAIN? Good News: Help is available! TAILBONE PAIN is also called coccyx pain, or coccydynia. TAILBONE PAIN can often be severe and it can persist for years. TAILBONE PAIN is often very frustrating for patients, especially if the patients and their doctors do
- [Forms](https://tailbonedoctor.com/forms/) - Forms Needed by New Patients: If you have tailbone pain and would like to be seen by Dr. Foye, then you are in the right place! Below is the PDF form that you will complete and send in. Note that this is ONLY for people who are willing, able, and planning to come to see
- [Insurance Accepted, and also Out-of-Network Availability](https://tailbonedoctor.com/insurance-accepted/) - INSURANCE OVERVIEW: Dr. Foye evaluates and treats patients who travel here from around the world, regardless of whether their health insurance plans are "In-Network" versus "Out-of-Network" with his office. No problem. Either way is fine. See details below. Just check with Dr. Foye's office before you schedule and they can answer your insurance questions. In
- [About Dr. Foye](https://tailbonedoctor.com/about-dr-foye/) - Dr. Foye is the Founder and Director of the Coccyx Pain Center (Tailbone Pain Center)
- [Prepare for your visit](https://tailbonedoctor.com/prepare-for-your-visit/) - Note: For FORMS (paperwork) that patients need to fill out prior your appointment with Dr. Foye, please go to this page on our website: Forms for Patients who are Coming to See Dr. Foye or www.TailboneDoctor.com/forms Prepare for your visit to Dr. Foye's office... FLYING IN: Typically for patients who fly into New Jersey for
- [Tailbone News](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-news/) - Tailbone - Coccyx Topics in the News News articles related to the Tailbone (coccyx) will be posted on this page of the website here at www.TailboneDoctor.com. This page will try to keep you up-to-date on a variety of Tailbone-related topics in the news. We will include news articles that we come across that we think
- [Contact us, Visit us](https://tailbonedoctor.com/contact-us-visit-us/) - If you have TAILBONE PAIN (coccyx pain)......COME VISIT US
- [Connecticut,Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/connecticuttailbone-pain/) - For Connecticut Patients with Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)
- [Coccyx (Tailbone) Images](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-tailbone-images/) - Tailbone (coccyx) Images: Xrays, MRI, CT scans, anatomy illustrations, and more. Images to help you understand tailbone pain.
- [Videos](https://tailbonedoctor.com/videos-about-tailbone-pain/) - Note that these videos are for general education, they are NOT medical advice for any particular patient. (Specific medical advice about a particular person or their condition would require an in-person evaluation by a doctor.) Click on any Video below to watch it... VIDEOS on TAILBONE PAIN.... This is a "collection" (what YouTube calls a "playlist")
- [Pennsylvania, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/pennsylvania-tailbone-pain/) - For Pennsylvania Patients with Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)...
- [New Jersey, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/new-jersey-tailbone-pain/) - For New Jersey Patients with Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)...
- [New York State, Tailbone](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/new-york-state-tailbone/) - For New York Patients with Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)...
- [New York City, Tailbone](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/new-york-city-tailbone/) - For New York City Patients with Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)...
- [Maryland, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/maryland-tailbone-pain/) - For MARYLAND Patients with Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)...
- [Delaware, Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/delaware-tailbone-pain/) - For DELAWARE patients with Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)...
- [Coccyx Pain NJ-NY-PA-CT](https://tailbonedoctor.com/coccyx-pain-nj-ny-pa-ct/) - For patients with tailbone pain in New Jersey, New York, New York City, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, etc.
- [About Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/about-tailbone-pain/) - TAILBONE PAIN (also called Coccyx pain, Coccydynia, or Coccygodynia) In order to help patients with tailbone pain, and their treating physicians, Dr. Foye has written a brief summary, below. This summary outlines some common causes, symptoms and treatments for tailbone pain. As with any medical condition, it is recommended that patients seek care from a physician who is knowledgeable
- [Resources](https://tailbonedoctor.com/resources/) - RELATED WEBSITES AND WEB-PAGES: Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Doctor / PhysicianTailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Free Review Article at eMedicine Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Publications Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Information Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Dr. Foye Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Injections Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) New Jersey (NJ) Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) New York (NY)
- [Tailbone Newsletter](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tailbone-newsletter/) - Newsletter on Tailbone Pain You can sign up here to receive free electronic newsletter from Dr. Foye, specifically covering topics related to Tailbone Pain, to be sent out a few times per year. That way you can stay up to date on developments regarding the latest in evaluation and treatment of tailbone pain. Please enter
- [Is it Tailbone Pain?](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/is-it-tailbone-pain/) - Do you have TAILBONE PAIN (COCCYX PAIN)? How to tell if you have TAILBONE PAIN (coccyx pain) by Dr. Foye... www.TailboneDoctor.com Introduction How do you know if your pain is coming from a sore tailbone (coccyx)? If you have pain, soreness, discomfort, aching, or other symptoms in the region of the lower back, buttocks, etc., you
- [FAQs](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/) - Below are links to Dr. Foye's brief "How To" articles on Tailbone pain. You can view them right here on TailboneDoctor.com by clicking the links below: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ How to tell if you have a DISLOCATED TAILBONE (COCCYX DISLOCATION)How to tell if you have a BROKEN TAILBONE (FRACTURED COCCYX) How to tell if you have TAILBONE PAIN (COCCYX PAIN) How
- [Radio Show on Coccyx Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/radio-show-on-coccyx-pain/) - Radio Shows on Tailbone Pain (coccyx pain) Multiple radio shows have interviewed Dr. Foye on the topic of tailbone pain (coccyx pain).Some of the recordings from these radio interviews are available for free on the internet. Just scroll lower down on this web page. Bob Mann (left) interviewed Dr. Patrick Foye, MD, on the topic of coccyx pain (tailbone
- [Publications by Dr. Foye](https://tailbonedoctor.com/publications-by-dr-foye/) - Dr. Foye's Publications on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Dr. Foye believes that it is important to publish further research on Tailbone Pain. This is so that physicians and patients worldwide can learn how best to evaluate and treat patients who have tailbone pain. Doctors, researchers and patients can learn from each other by reading
- [Patient Testimonials](https://tailbonedoctor.com/patient-testimonials/) - Testimonials from Patients with TAILBONE PAIN (Coccyx Pain) Eventually, Dr. Foye's patients with tailbone pain may be able to post their testimonials directly onto this web site. Meanwhile, below are some links to a couple of the patient testimonials that have been posted on other websites. In respect for patient confidentiality, nothing is included in the
- [Ganglion Impar Injections](https://tailbonedoctor.com/ganglion-impar-injections/) - Treatment of tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) by injection of local anesthetic to the ganglion Impar Patrick M. Foye, M.D., Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA. www.TailboneDoctor.com and www.TailbonePain.net Contact information: Patrick Foye, M.D., 90 Bergen St, DOC Suite 3100, Newark, NJ, 07103. Phone: 973-972-2802. (Please note: This number is
- [Tailbone Removal Surgery](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/tailbone-removal-surgery/) - How to Decide about Tailbone Removal (Coccyx Removal Surgery, Coccygectomy) for Tailbone Pain For patients suffering with Tailbone Pain (coccyx pain), it can be a very difficult decision whether to consider surgery to remove the tailbone (coccyx removal surgery, also called coccygectomy). Although in my medical practice I specialize in treating tailbone pain without the
- [Sit with Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/sit-with-tailbone-pain/) - How to SIT with TAILBONE PAIN By Dr. Foye: TailboneDoctor, Tailbone pain (coccyx pain) usually is worse when sitting. This is because when we sit we put more of our body weight on the tailbone (as compared with standing, which put far less pressure on the tailbone). This can be true for a wide
- [PREGNANCY Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/pregnancy-tailbone-pain/) - How to Cope with TAILBONE PAIN during PREGNANCY How to Cope with TAILBONE PAIN during PREGNANCY by Dr. Foye... www.TailboneDoctor.com Introduction The joy of pregnancy can unfortunately be decreased in women who suffer from coccyx pain (tailbone pain). Some women have tailbone pain before becoming pregnant. Others experience new onset of tailbone pain during pregnancy, or
- [Pick a Tailbone Cushion](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/pick-a-tailbone-cushion/) - How to Pick a COCCYX CUSHION (TAILBONE CUSHION) for Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) by Dr. Foye... www.TailboneDoctor.com Introduction Patients with tailbone pain often wonder how to pick the best type of cushion to help with this. I get asked this often, since I am a physician who each year treats hundreds of patients with coccyx pain
- [DISLOCATED tailbone](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/dislocated-tailbone/) - How to tell if you have a "DISLOCATED TAILBONE" ("Coccyx Dislocation") by Dr. Foye... www.TailboneDoctor.com Introduction If you have tailbone pain (coccyx pain), you may want to know whether you actually have a tailbone dislocation (a dislocated coccyx). Some people may incorrectly believe that it is pointless to determine if the tailbone is dislocated because they
- [Did MRI show the tailbone](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/did-mri-show-the-tailbone/) - Did your MRI included the Tailbone (Coccyx)? (About TAILBONE MRI or COCCYX MRI) How to know if your MRI included the Tailbone (Coccyx) (About TAILBONE MRI or COCCYX MRI) by Dr. Foye... www.TailboneDoctor.com Introduction If you suffer from tailbone pain (coccyx pain), your doctor may order an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging, which are detailed medical
- [Describe Tailbone Pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/describe-tailbone-pain/) - How to "describe" TAILBONE PAIN (coccyx pain) How to describe TAILBONE PAIN (coccyx pain) by Dr. Foye... www.TailboneDoctor.com IntroductionHow do you best describe your sore tailbone (coccyx) to your doctor? Being able to describe your symptoms to your physician can help the doctor to understand what is causing your tailbone pain and how to treat it.
- [Broken Tailbone Fractured](https://tailbonedoctor.com/faqs/broken-tailbone-fractured/) - How to tell if you have a "BROKEN TAILBONE" ("FRACTURED COCCYX") by Dr. Foye... www.TailboneDoctor.com Introduction If you are having tailbone pain (coccyx pain, also called coccydynia), you may want to know whether or not you actually have a tailbone fracture (a coccyx that is broken, chipped, cracked, or shattered). Some people may incorrectly believe that

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- [coccyx injection](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/coccyx-injection/)
- [fluoroscopy](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/fluoroscopy/)
- [viscosupplementation](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/viscosupplementation/)
- [hyaluronic acid](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/hyaluronic-acid/)
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- [Seated X-rays](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/seated-x-rays/)
- [TB](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/tb/)
- [Tuberculosis](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/tuberculosis/)
- [CT scan](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/ct-scan/)
- [fibromyalgia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/fibromyalgia/)
- [Pudendal nerve](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/pudendal-nerve/)
- [Tailgut Cyst](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/tailgut-cyst/)
- [retrorectal hamartoma](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/retrorectal-hamartoma/)
- [Tailbone Pain Awareness Day](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/tailbone-pain-awareness-day/)
- [tailbone nerve pain](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/tailbone-nerve-pain/)
- [Baby Yoda](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/baby-yoda/)
- [MRI](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/mri/)
- [Patternicity](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/patternicity/)
- [coccyx book](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/coccyx-book/)
- [Long COVID is now called PASC](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/long-covid-is-now-called-pasc/)
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- [coccydynia](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/coccydynia/)
- [coccyx cancer](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/coccyx-cancer/)
- [social media](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/social-media/)
- [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://tailbonedoctor.com/tag/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy/)
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