The tailbone, or coccyx, is a small bony structure at the bottom of your spine. It’s made of three to five segments that form a triangular shape. Although the tailbone is small, it’s an important ...

At the very bottom of the human spine is a bone that sticks out a bit called the coccyx (cox-ix). We sometimes call it the “tailbone,” but it is actually made up of several different spinal bones. In ...

Trauma to the tailbone, or coccyx can be painful and can take a few weeks to heal. Applying cool or warm compresses, manual manipulation, and taking medication are some ways of finding relief. The ...