I suffer from pain in my coccyx every time I sit down, even in comfortable chairs or when using a cushion. I'm embarrassed to see my GP in case they've never come across a problem like this before. What can I do to stop the pain?Pain in the coccyx, or the 'tailbone' at the base of the spine, can be debilitating. Known as coccydynia, it typically strikes when making simple movements such as sitting down, standing up or bending forwards.We don't always know what causes coccydynia but it's likely that sitting down for long periods over many years is a factor. It can also be caused by an injury in the area or pregnancy, due to the combined effects of hormones making the joints and pelvic ligaments lax and the pressure exerted by the growing baby.
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