Falls

Direct Blows

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3. Direct Blows

A direct blow to the coccyx can cause injury and fracture. This is less common in day-to-day life but is more common as a sports injury, especially with contact sports like football and hockey.

What to Do About It

Applying ice to the coccyx for 15-20 minutes four times per day is beneficial to lessen the pain. As these injuries are typically quite painful, narcotic pain medications may be prescribed.

The donut pillow can also be utilized in order to reduce pain while sitting. It is also helpful for these types of injuries to avoid sitting for prolonged periods of time.

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