what causes your tailbone to hurt
A coccyx injury results in pain and discomfort in the tailbone area (the condition is called coccydynia). These injuries may result in a bruise, dislocation, or fracture (break) of the coccyx. Although they may be slow to heal, the majority of coccyx injuries can be managed with cautious treatment.ost tailbone injuries are caused by trauma to the coccyx area. 1  A fall onto the tailbone in the seated position, usually against a hard surface, is the most common cause of coccyx injuries. 2  A direct blow to the tailbone, such as those that occur during contact sports, can injure the coccyx.