Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Key Takeaways Tailbone pain is often a short-term problem, but in rare cases, it can be a sign of cancer either at the coccyx or cancer that's spread from ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do in the meantime to lessen the pain? At what point would ...

The MRI report stated, “most likely has deep pelvic endometriosis.” It caught me off guard. My doctor had ordered a test for ...

The Ergo21 Coccyx Seat Cushion is made with high-density memory foam, which is both supportive and soft. The Ergo21 Coccyx Seat Cushion is made with high-density memory foam, which is both supportive ...

Lifting weights is a great way to increase your strength and build muscle mass. But you may not realize just how much stress it places on your body. One problem sometimes caused by this stress is pain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're experiencing painful symptoms in your glutes, rectum or behind, you may be dealing with one of these conditions. (Photo: ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I developed severe pain in my tailbone after the birth of my first child. One doctor said I broke my tailbone and another said I didn't. A year later, I still have pain and can't sit ...

A teratoma is a rare type of tumor that can contain fully developed tissues and organs, including hair, teeth, muscle, and bone. Teratomas are most common in the tailbone, ovaries, and testicles, but ...

Let’s dispense with all the bad puns and get down to business: Not only does butt pain suck, it can take on many forms and significantly affect your day-to-day functioning. “If the pain is showing up ...