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Tail bone.

2026-09-26 10:23:59
I have pain near my tailbone, but only while sleeping. When I try to change positions in bed, the pain is extremely severe, and I need support to turn over. I’ve had this pain for almost 5 years, but it has become slightly worse after delivery. I don’t have any pain or difficulty while sitting, standing up, or walking. Could you please let me know what might be causing this?
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This is atypical presentation of coccygodynia Confirm exact site of pain with finger tip . Better to get a lateral view Xray done . Xray pelvis AP
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Use coccyx pillow Activity modification Pelvic floor exercises

Answered2026-10-21 05:43:15

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SITZ BATH TAIL BONE STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR 2 weeks

Answered2026-10-17 03:07:17

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Pain is typically coccydynia,  that is inflammation of tail bone. It may happen tail bone got injured during delivery or ligaments of pelvis r stretched , causing pain in particular position.
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get x ray coccyx lateral view.
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sitz bath ( sit in warm water tub ) for 15 - 20 minutes. consult with me for further management

Answered2026-10-15 15:58:31

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If you had you deliver within a month or 2 it is normal to have some discomfort. But if your having pain for longer period it is best you do "Tail bone streching exercise" for 2-3 weeks. Based on your long term pain it is mostly coccydynia and it will improve with the exercise

Answered2026-09-30 12:06:47

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Muscle pain

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Hi need more history
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Answered2026-09-30 11:09:03

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Delivery cause streching of pelvis ligaments ..that can definitely trigger pain .it should reduce gradually with time .do hot fomentation for few days

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