Pain in the tailbone in Hazerswoude-Dorp

What is the tailbone?

The tailbone is the small bone at the end of the spine. Tailbone pain is also called coccygodynia. The rump consists of four fused vertebrae. The bottom of the rump can be felt above the crack of the buttocks.

Tailbone pain in Hazerswoude-Dorp

Tailbone pain in Hazerswoude-Dorp is usually caused by injury, for example, if someone falls on their buttocks. The tailbone can then be bruised or broken. Sometimes it arises after childbirth. Sports such as cycling or motorcycle racing, where people sit on a narrow saddle for hours on end, can also cause a painful bump.