Broken Tailbone?? - General Health Message Board

CapChick · 04-24-2006, 02:28 PM

About 8 weeks ago i fell on my butt skiing. It hurt at the time but not enough where i couldnt stop skiing. For the past 5 weeks or so, my tailbone has been killing me. Like when im sitting on the ground or my bed and i get up, thats when it feels the worse.

I heard that it takes a long time for a tilbone to heal and there is really nothing that can be done...you cant cast a butt. Is this true? How long will it take to go away.

Misty800 · 04-24-2006, 02:36 PM

Very true, no casting for that area!! It will take a few months for the area to heal. Bruising can cause misery for a long time even if there is no fracture. Have you tried sitting on a do-nut ring cushion? There are coxxy cushions with cutout at back to relieve pressure on tail bone, can be found at medical supply stores for $25.