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Coccyx
The tailbone has only a limited ability to move independently of the sacrum. The exception to this general rule occurs when a woman is pregnant. In this case, the coccyx is able to move quite freely to allow an easier passage for childbirth. In women, the tailbone is rotated and faces backwards. This makes it prominent and easily damaged, especially from a fall or during childbirth. In general, the tailbone can be injured in any fall that lands the person on the base of their
spine.
In most instances of a
fractured coccyx,
the bones will heal naturally and without active medical treatment. Just make sure that they are rested and not stressed too much by
sitting.
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