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Tailbone injury

2019-04-14 03:02:36
I slipped on stairs and fell on my tailbone, 4 days back. It still hurts bad, when I am trying to sit on the floor. Although, no problem while doing squats or walking. Haven't applied any ointment as well yet. Should I get an x-ray?
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Use ring cushion or coccygeal cushion  .anti-inflammatory if pain. May take 3-4 weeks for symptoms to go
Next Steps
sitz bath twice daily
Health Tips
avoid sitting on hard surface

Answered2019-04-14 04:10:13

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