Description
The coccyx is a triangular bone located at the bottom of the spine. Tail bone injury canresult in bruises, dislocated bones, or broken tail bone.
Causes of coccyx injury, among others, the wrong sitting position, a direct blow to the spine, injured or broken during labor, tension or friction, such as repetitive movementsat rowing and cycling.
Symptoms
Pain in the spine, bruising, pain increases when sitting, difficulty in defecation.
Treatment
The main objective of treatment is to reduce the symptoms with sufferers are advisednot to sit too long, taking pain medications, can also compress the ice around the injured bone.
