That pain can last for 3 to 8 months. It may hurt when you walk, and you may have trouble walking normally. You may also be in pain when you sit or stand for a long time.

Is it normal for your tailbone to hurt after pregnancy?

For most women, tailbone pain subsides soon after delivery. Unfortunately, sometimes the instability caused by loose ligaments during pregnancy and the trauma of delivery can cause ongoing tailbone pain and postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction.

How long does it take for tailbone to heal after delivery?

Fractured coccyx During childbirth, pressure from the baby’s head can fracture the coccyx, or tailbone. A fractured coccyx can be quite painful and symptoms can take months to subside. Many women gain relief after about 2 months of physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and ice.

What is the fastest way to relieve tailbone pain?

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  1. Lean forward while sitting down.
  2. Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion.
  3. Apply heat or ice to the affected area.
  4. Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

What causes tailbone pain after birth and how to treat it?

Keep reading to learn the causes and treatments. What Causes Tailbone Pain After Birth? The process of giving birth can cause coccydynia when the tailbone is damaged due to the physical trauma on it and the surrounding muscles and tendons.

How to treat tailbone pain at home?

To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: 1 Lean forward while sitting down. 2 Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion. 3 Apply heat or ice to the affected area. 4 Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

Can tailbone pain cause menstrual cramps?

For women, tailbone pain can make menstruation uncomfortable as well. Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: Lean forward while sitting down.

What are the symptoms of tailbone pain (coccydynia)?

What are the symptoms of tailbone pain (coccydynia)? 1 The symptoms of coccydynia include: 2 Achy or piercing pain in the tailbone. 3 More severe pain when changing from sitting to standing up. 4 More severe pain when sitting for long periods of time. 5 Pain during bowel movements. 6 Pain during sex.