Fractured Coccyx Complete list of fracture information Fractured Coccyx A Fractured Coccyx is a broken tailbone. The coccyx is the lowest part of the backbone or spine. It is small, triangular in shape, and consists of four fused vertebra, or spine bones. It is located at the end of the spinal column below the Sacrum. Normally, it has a little bit of movement and curves gently from the end of the spine into the pelvis.

Causes of coccyx fracture

• Coccyx fracture can be caused by falling backwards
• Sitting down suddenly and hard onto the tip of your coccyx. I
• Sitting for long periods as in cycling or rowing

Treatment of a coccyx fracture

• Avoid sitting down for long periods of time.
• When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks.
• apply ice to the tailbone area
• You can purchase a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle of it to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface.