How can you tell the difference between a bruised or broken tailbone?

bruised tailbone. X-rays can also reveal if the tailbone is broken or just bruised. A fracture will usually be visible on an X-ray. Although the treatment may be the same, the recovery time is longer for a fracture than for a bruise.

How do you know if you have sprained your tailbone?

Symptoms of a tailbone injury include:

1. Pain or tenderness in the lower back.
2. Pain on top of the buttocks area.
3. Pain or numbness with sitting.
4. Bruising and swelling around the base of the spine.

How do you know if your tailbone is broken or just bruised?

Tailbone Injury Symptoms. Severe localized pain and tenderness may be felt in the tailbone area. If the injury is traumatic, a bruise may be visible in this area. The pain is generally worse when sitting for prolonged periods of time, or with direct pressure to the tailbone area.

How to tell if your tailbone is broken or bruised?

Skin Discoloration. Injury to the tailbone can damage the blood vessels within the surrounding skin.

Swelling,Pain or Tenderness. A tailbone injury can damage the skin,tissue and muscles that surround this tiny bone.

Painful Bowel Movements. Patients who become constipated may also experience abdominal discomfort,cramping or bloating.

How do you treat a bruised or broken tailbone?

Physical therapy. A physical therapist can help you to learn exercises that stretch the ligaments and strengthen the muscles supporting the lower spine.

Coccygeal cushions. These are specially designed cushions that support the buttocks,but have a cut-out section to relieve pressure on the coccyx.

Medication.

Broken tailbone surgery.

What are the symptoms of a cracked tailbone?

Pain or tenderness in the lower back

Pain on top of the buttocks area

Pain or numbness with sitting

Bruising and swelling around the base of the spine