Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Key Takeaways Tailbone pain is often a short-term problem, but in rare cases, it can be a sign of cancer either at the coccyx or cancer that's spread from ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do in the meantime to lessen the pain? At what point would ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed severe pain in my tailbone after the birth of my first child. One doctor said I broke my tailbone and another said I didn't. A year later, I still have pain and can't sit ...

Every experience feels new during pregnancy. Some of them are beautiful, but some can be uncomfortable. Tailbone pain can develop in the later stages of pregnancy and may worsen. It can be dull pain, ...

Chances are, you don't think much about your tailbone — until you injure it. Your tailbone, or coccyx, is a small triangular bone at the base of your spine, and it’s possible to bruise or fracture it, ...

The Ergo21 Coccyx Seat Cushion is made with high-density memory foam, which is both supportive and soft. The Ergo21 Coccyx Seat Cushion is made with high-density memory foam, which is both supportive ...

Kim Kardashian's latest medical issue is a real pain in the butt. The Kardashians star shared in the Nov. 16 episode that she was concerned she has coccydynia, known as tailbone pain, telling mom Kris ...