Common causes of coccydynia include: childbirth. an injury or accident, such as a fall. repeated or prolonged strain on the coccyx.
What triggers coccyx pain?
Tailbone pain — pain that occurs in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine (coccyx) — can be caused by trauma to the coccyx during a fall, prolonged sitting on a hard or narrow surface, degenerative joint changes, or vaginal childbirth.
How do you get coccydynia?
The main causes of coccydynia include:
- Childbirth. Giving birth is one of the most common causes of coccydynia. ...
- Injuring your coccyx. You can injure your coccyx if you suffer a hard impact to the base of your spine. ...
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI) ...
- Poor posture. ...
- Being overweight or underweight. ...
- Ageing. ...
- Infection. ...
- Cancer.
