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 ...

The tailbone, or coccyx, is at the base of the spine. Various stretches, lifestyle, and medical remedies may help manage tailbone pain. Pain may be due to an injury, pregnancy, or prolonged sitting.

Lifting weights is a great way to increase your strength and build muscle mass. But you may not realize just how much stress it places on your body. One problem sometimes caused by this stress is pain ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're experiencing painful symptoms in your glutes, rectum or behind, you may be dealing with one of these conditions. (Photo: RyanJLane via Getty Images) Let’s dispense with all the bad puns and ...

Let’s dispense with all the bad puns and get down to business: Not only does butt pain suck, it can take on many forms and significantly affect your day-to-day functioning. “If the pain is showing up ...