When I was in veterinary school 31 years ago, they taught us in Anatomy 101 that the sacroiliac joint was fused and of little importance in locomotion. Fast forward to three years ago when I was ...

The sacrum is a bone at the back of the pelvis between the hip bones. A sacral fracture can cause symptoms including lower back and buttock pain, swelling, and reduced bowel and bladder control.

Dear Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do in the meantime to lessen the pain? At what point would ...

The tailbone, or coccyx, is the last bone in the spine. Symptoms of a tailbone fracture include a constant dull pain in the very low back, and pain that worsens when sitting. Hot or cold packs and ...

Do you suffer pain and uneasiness while sitting down? If this happens whenever you sit, this is a warning sign of coccydynia. This is the medical term for tailbone pain that causes acute discomfort ...

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 ...