Definition: Coccydynia is a painful condition of the tailbone or coccyx. There is no definitive cause for coccydynia. However, trauma from falling, repetitive action (bike riding), or childbirth can cause tailbone pain.
Coccydynia
by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.comUpdated May 09, 2009
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