Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Key Takeaways Tailbone pain is often a short-term problem, but in rare cases, it can ...

Symptoms of tailbone cancer include pain, noticeable mass, and weakness or numbness in the lower back and legs. Cancer in the tailbone, also known as the coccyx, may be a chordoma or a cancer that has ...

Trauma to the tailbone, or coccyx can be painful and can take a few weeks to heal. Applying cool or warm compresses, manual manipulation, and taking medication are some ways of finding relief. The ...