Understanding Your Coccydynia Diagnosis

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with coccydynia, you may be feeling a mix of confusion, frustration, and even relief at finally having a name for your tailbone pain. Coccydynia is inflammation or injury of the coccyx, the small triangular bone at the base of your spine.

While it’s often caused by trauma (such as a fall or childbirth), it can also develop gradually from repetitive strain, prolonged sitting, or degenerative joint changes.

At Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute, Ronak D. Patel, MD, and our team have expertise in this type of back pain. Here’s what you should know.

Common symptoms of coccydynia

If you have coccydynia, symptoms you might experience include:

Pain or tenderness at the bottom of the spine
Discomfort when sitting or leaning back
Pain during transitions, like going from sitting to standing
Soreness during bowel movements or sexual activity

These symptoms can affect your ability to work, exercise, drive, or enjoy daily life. The pain may feel dull and achy or sharp and stabbing, and in some cases, it can persist for months or even years if left untreated.

Diagnosis and evaluation

Coccydynia is typically diagnosed based on your symptoms, medical history, and a physical exam. We may use imaging tests, such as X-rays or MRI scans, to rule out other causes of pain or confirm inflammation, dislocation, or a fracture of the coccyx.

The solution

Coccydynia can be stubborn, but there’s hope. Most people improve with the right combination of treatments, and at Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute we specialize in personalized care to help you feel like yourself again.

We offer a range of treatment options, including:

Image-guided injections
Regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or stem cell treatments
Medical marijuana
Physical therapy
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)

Our goal is to treat the root cause of your pain, not just mask the symptoms. We tailor your treatment plan to your unique needs and recovery goals.

You don’t have to live with tailbone pain

Coccydynia may feel isolating, but you're not alone. With the right support, relief is possible. If tailbone pain is interfering with your life, our team is here to help. Let’s get you back to sitting comfortably, moving freely, and living without constant discomfort.

Contact us today to learn more about your treatment options and take the first step toward lasting relief. You can reach us by phone at 609-269-4451 or book an appointment online. We have offices in Plainsboro Township, Manalapan, and Freehold, New Jersey.