Coccydynia refers to the pain felt in the coccyx. It is otherwise known as tailbone pain. The major symptom of coccydynia is pain and tenderness in the region above the buttocks. Causes of coccydynia include accident or injury, poor posture, the overweight or prolonged strain on the coccyx.
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I have lower right back pain after a fall. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I fell on a wooden set of stairs last night and landed mostly on my right lower back. From the morning, I feel like someone is squeezing my kidney every time I move. The pain is even more severe when I move my right leg. I do not see any blood in my urine and I do not want to go all the w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel sorry to hear this. As you are telling the pain only when you are moving, it is most likely to be due to some local injury and muscle spasm. If you are getting pain while walking or while sitting on the floor or hard surface then there is a chance of bone injury e... Read Full »