A mother left paralysed after surgery has been blocking a hospital bed for a year - despite being well enough to go home. Lucy Lowe, 37, suffered two years of constant pain after damaging her coccyx - ...

Question: I have had several pilonidal infections and each time had to go to the emergency room to have them drained. This is getting old. Why am I having such a problem and what can I do about it?

Learn the common reasons for tailbone pain after weight lifting, how to alleviate discomfort, and how to prevent future injuries.

Sitting for prolonged periods can cause severe pain in the tailbone. Avoid repetitive strain for an easy cure But it has now turned up into a lifestyle problem. Reason — sitting at a place for long ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do in the meantime to lessen the pain? At what point would ...

"The Healthy Geezer" answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column. Question: I was racing down the cellar stairs a few days ago when I slipped and fell on my tailbone. I've had pain ...