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 […]
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 […]
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.) […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
Tailbone Pain Center, Coccyx Pain Center, USA, map
Tailbone Pain Center, Eastern USA map, Coccyx Pain Center
To come for an evaluation, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Patrick M Foye MD, Business Card, Tailbone Pain Center, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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