What causes tailbone pain?

Hey, don't worry, tailbone pain is very common and usually happens just from bad sitting posture or a hard seat. Try applying some warm compress on the area and sit on a soft pillow for a few days. If the pain is very sharp or doesn't go away, let's get a doctor to look at it.

My daughter developed bad tailbone pain because of sitting continuously during her board exam preparation. We started using a soft cushion for her study chair and encouraged her to stand and stretch every hour. Please ensure they aren't sitting on hard surfaces for too long, and see a doctor if it persists.

At my age, these joint and bone pains are common guests. Tailbone pain often comes from sitting for hours without moving or sometimes from a minor slip that we forgot about. Rest well, use a warm water bag, and do not hesitate to show it to an ortho doctor if it doesn't get better.

My posture tracker showed I was slouching heavily, putting all my weight on my tailbone. Correcting my sitting alignment and setting a timer to stand up every 45 minutes made a huge difference. Try tracking your sitting habits, but do visit an orthopedic specialist if the pain is severe.