Hello Dear. There are several reasons for
tailbone pain.
1. Tail bone may be hurting due to simple wear and tear. Joint damage from repetitive motions or general wear and tear from aging can also contribute to tailbone pain.
2. In women during the last trimester of
pregnancy, the ligaments connected to and around the
coccyx naturally loosen to make room for the baby. That's when a women may get tail bone pain.
3. It can also occur if you are overweight
Most of the time tailbone pain isn’t serious. It can sometimes be a sign of an
injury or in rare cases,
tumor or cancer.
Consult a physician or orthopedician who may get an X-ray or
MRI scan to look for signs of injury, such as a
bone fracture or a tumor pressing on the bone. X-ray pictures may be taken both sitting and standing to show possible problems with your tailbone in different positions. The doctor will also feel around the area for any growths that might be putting pressure on your tail bone.
Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini