As the name implies, a coccyx fracture is the fracture of your coccyx, or tailbone. The coccyx is the end bone of the spinal column, which is made of four fused vertebrae. The mechanism of injury for a coccyx fracture can vary greatly, but the most common way is from a fall in the seated position or a direct blow; in some rare cases a coccyx fracture can also be the result of a complicated child delivery in pregnant women. Women as well tend to be at a greater risk for these fractures due to the fact that it flares out more in women than men. Some signs and symptoms include localized pain around the tailbone (Coccyndia), tenderness in the lower back, pain and numbness increased when sitting, bruising and swelling around the spine, dull and
