Tailbone trauma

Coccyx injury

Tailbone trauma is an injury to the small bone at the lower tip of the spine.

Tailbone (coccyx)

The tailbone (coccyx) is the small bone at the lower tip of the spine. The most common cause of injury to the tailbone is a backward fall onto a hard surface, such as a slippery floor or ice.

Considerations

Causes

Symptoms

First Aid

Do Not

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Prevention