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What Causes Back, Tailbone And Buttock Pain?

I've been having pain in the area around my tailbone for about 4 months now and it's been getting progressively worse. I went to the doctor and she did an external exam and didn't feel any masses or cysts, so she sent me for an xray which came back negative for any fractures. The pain has been spreading upwards into my lower back and also into my right buttock, and it hurts to sit at certain angles and is excrutiating when I first stand up after sitting for long periods of time. Also, I fell down a set of stairs in November of last year and hurt my back and tailbone, but the pain subsided. I've benn having recurring back pain ever since, but my tailbone only started hurting a few months ago. Any suggestions?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Buttock pain can sacral in origin which is in midline of buttock at end of tail bone.
Do you have pain on tail bone?
Another possibility of spinal nerve compression.
Due to compression of spinal nerve root there can be pain in your buttocks

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Back, Tailbone And Buttock Pain?

Hello, I have studied your case. Buttock pain can sacral in origin which is in midline of buttock at end of tail bone. Do you have pain on tail bone? Another possibility of spinal nerve compression. Due to compression of spinal nerve root there can be pain in your buttocks I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.