Back Pain

Why do I get lower back pain especially by my tailbone?

I've had this pain for a couple of weeks now and it suddenly got worse. Out of no where I get pain in my lower back, especially when i'm sitting down and my tailbone hurts!! I haven't been to the doctor yet my appointment is in a week yet I can't stand the pain,I want to know why and what I could do to relieve the pain.

Public Comments

1. This is the coccyx and can be painful as there are a lot of nerves that come out here. Young kids get problems here from sliding in the winter time. They have fractures and breaks here. You can try ice packs and if it still is painful see your doctor.
2. You can get it from bending & lifting the wrong way.Bed rest,ibroprofin & heat packs help.