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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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. […]
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