what happens when you break your tailbone
Trauma: Injury to the coccyx is a very common cause of tailbone pain. Injury to the coccyx may lead to a bruise, fracture, or dislocation of the coccyx. A fall onto the tailbone in the seated position, usually against a hard surface, is a common cause of coccyx injury. A direct blow to the tailbone, such as those that occur during contact sports, can also injure the coccyx. The coccyx can be injured or fractured during childbirth.