{"id":36567,"date":"2021-10-06T11:24:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T08:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/?p=36567"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:50:50","slug":"tailbone-coccyx-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/en\/blog\/tailbone-coccyx-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Tailbone Pain (Coccygodynia): Coccyx Pain Symptoms, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36595 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-coccydynia-coccyx-pain.png\" alt=\"what is coccydynia coccyx pain\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-coccydynia-coccyx-pain.png 1200w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-coccydynia-coccyx-pain-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-coccydynia-coccyx-pain-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-coccydynia-coccyx-pain-150x107.png 150w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-coccydynia-coccyx-pain-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-coccydynia-coccyx-pain-700x500.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since tailbone pain is a condition that negatively affects quality of life and disrupts social cohesion, physicians are frequently consulted for treatment and remedies are sought. This article provides enlightening practical information on this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kuyruk-sokumu-neresidir-kuyruk\"><strong>Where is the coccyx? What is Coccyx Pain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In humans, the area at the lower end of the spine is called the coccyx. This area is just above the anus. Its medical name is \u201ccoccyx\u201d <\/span><b>(Picture 1).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pain in this area is often referred to as Tailbone pain or coccygodynia.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36597\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36597 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/coccyx-in-hip-anatomy.png\" alt=\"tailbone coccyx in hip anatomy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/coccyx-in-hip-anatomy.png 900w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/coccyx-in-hip-anatomy-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/coccyx-in-hip-anatomy-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/coccyx-in-hip-anatomy-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture 1: Coccyxes in hip anatomy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"kuyruk-sokumu-neden-a\u011fr\u0131r\"><strong>Why does the coccyx hurt?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coccyx pain, also known as tailbone pain, can be caused by many factors. Falling on the hip, inflammation, tumors, ingrown hairs can cause coccyx pain of varying intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting hit in the coccyx area or bones due to falls or other reasons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fracture of the coccyx bone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting or standing for long periods of time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight or underweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distorted sitting position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinal disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congenital coccyx disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tumor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumbar hernia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rectal surgeries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy lifting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long periods of inactivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fractures during childbirth for women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma (falls, bumps, traffic accidents) can cause tissue, muscle and bone damage, fractures and injuries in the coccyx area. This can lead to coccyx pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edema of the bone membrane of the coccyx, also known as the periosteum, caused by sitting on a hard surface for long periods of time, causes pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abscesses and ingrown hairs in the coccyx area can cause pain. Ingrown hairs can cause infection and pain in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36599 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-does-coccyx-hurt.png\" alt=\"Why does the coccyx hurt?\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-does-coccyx-hurt.png 900w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-does-coccyx-hurt-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-does-coccyx-hurt-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-does-coccyx-hurt-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kuyruk-sokumu-a\u011fr\u0131s\u0131n\u0131n-be\"><strong>What are the Symptoms of Coccyx Pain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shape and severity of these symptoms may vary from person to person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common symptoms of Tailbone pain include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe pain in the coccyx area when sitting up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and aching sensation when the coccyx area is touched<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain during large bowel movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain during sexual intercourse for women<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling, redness and pain in the coccyx area if there is inflammation and abscess<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain intensity may increase when sitting on hard surfaces, heavy lifting, climbing up and down stairs. Cycling and driving can also increase the severity of pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hamilelik-ve-kuyruk-sokumu-a\u011f\"><strong>Pregnancy and Coccyx Pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the baby starts to grow during pregnancy, the coccyx and coccyx area may be compressed and coccyx pain (Tailbone pain) may occur. In addition, with the effect of hormones during pregnancy, the joint ligaments loosen and become more mobile. The coccyx bone also bends more under the increased load, causing coccyx pain. In addition, during normal delivery, the baby\u2019s head can push on this coccyx bone, causing it to break and cause pain.<\/span><b>(Picture 2).<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36601\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36601\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36601 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/pregnancy-and-coccyx-tailbone-pain.png\" alt=\"coccyx tailbone pain during pregnancy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/pregnancy-and-coccyx-tailbone-pain.png 900w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/pregnancy-and-coccyx-tailbone-pain-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/pregnancy-and-coccyx-tailbone-pain-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/pregnancy-and-coccyx-tailbone-pain-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture 2: Coccyx fracture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"kuyruk-sokumu-a\u011fr\u0131s\u0131-te\u015fhi\"><strong>How to Diagnose Coccyx Pain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diagnosis of Tailbone pain is made with the help of examination and imaging methods. The physician may palpate the coccyx of patients during the examination. Coccygodynia is suspected if pain is felt by pressing a finger on the coccyx.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, a rectal examination with a finger may be necessary, in which the physician can check the condition of the coccyx bone and its relation to the internal organs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-ray, CT and MRI are imaging methods used for diagnosis <\/span><b>(Picture 3).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With these methods, it is evaluated whether there are pathologies such as fractures, inflammation and tumors in the coccyx region.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13635\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13635 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Te_C5_9Fhisi-Nas_C4_B1l-Yap_C4_B1l_C4_B1r.jpg\" alt=\"How to Diagnose Coccyx Pain?\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Te_C5_9Fhisi-Nas_C4_B1l-Yap_C4_B1l_C4_B1r.jpg 900w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Te_C5_9Fhisi-Nas_C4_B1l-Yap_C4_B1l_C4_B1r-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Te_C5_9Fhisi-Nas_C4_B1l-Yap_C4_B1l_C4_B1r-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture 3: 3D computed tomography (CT) image of the coccyx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"kuyruk-sokumu-a\u011fr\u0131s\u0131-nas\u0131l\"><b>How to Treat Tailbone Pain?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment is planned according to the severity of the disease and the general health of the patients. Physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, manipulation under anesthesia, surgical intervention are among the main treatment methods. Medication is often used to reduce or completely stop the pain, but it is also part of the treatment plan for other modalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy and rehabilitation can be useful in the treatment of Tailbone pain. Patients may be advised to exercise to reduce the severity of pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13636\" src=\"http:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Nas_C4_B1l-Tedavi-Edilir-Fizik-tedavi-ve-rehabilitasyon-.jpg\" alt=\"How to Treat Coccyx Pain?\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Nas_C4_B1l-Tedavi-Edilir-Fizik-tedavi-ve-rehabilitasyon-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Nas_C4_B1l-Tedavi-Edilir-Fizik-tedavi-ve-rehabilitasyon--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuyruk-Sokumu-A_C4_9Fr_C4_B1s_C4_B1-Nas_C4_B1l-Tedavi-Edilir-Fizik-tedavi-ve-rehabilitasyon--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipulation under anesthesia is a technique that often gives satisfactory results. Under anesthesia, if there is a coccyx fracture or other causes of slippage and deformity in the coccyx bone, it can be corrected by rectal touch, and then this area can be supported by injection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local injection applications are very effective for pain. Corticosteroids or local analgesics or both can be applied to this area. Injection procedures help to reduce or completely stop the pain. Sponge or inflatable grazing bags are useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13637\" src=\"http:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/S_C3_BCnger-yada-_C5_9Fi_C5_9Firmeli-otuma-simitleri-faydal_C4_B1d_C4_B1r..jpg\" alt=\"coccyx pain treatment\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/S_C3_BCnger-yada-_C5_9Fi_C5_9Firmeli-otuma-simitleri-faydal_C4_B1d_C4_B1r..jpg 900w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/S_C3_BCnger-yada-_C5_9Fi_C5_9Firmeli-otuma-simitleri-faydal_C4_B1d_C4_B1r.-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turanturan.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/S_C3_BCnger-yada-_C5_9Fi_C5_9Firmeli-otuma-simitleri-faydal_C4_B1d_C4_B1r.-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although surgery is the last resort, it is sometimes necessary. In some cases, part of the tailbone may be removed during surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since tailbone pain is a condition that negatively affects quality of life and disrupts social cohesion, physicians are frequently consulted for treatment and remedies are sought. This article provides enlightening practical information on this topic. Where is the coccyx? What is Coccyx Pain? 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