Coccydynia
Updated: 2023-06-24
Self-care
Self-care includes applying heat or ice or taking pain relievers available without a prescription, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others). Other steps to lessen tailbone pain include sitting on a cushion and leaning forward when sitting.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a health care professional if:
- Pain doesn't improve with self-care measures.