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What Causes Pain In Tailbone Area And Neck?

I have had tailbone area pain for about 5 years, I cannot sit for long periods of time without being in pain, and having to shift constantly from hip to hip to sit. I had my tailbone removed 4 years ago, and it resulted in NO relief at all. Then about 3 years ago, I began having severe neck pain. I m not sure if they are related?? My x-ray from a week ago states the following, although I m not at all sure what it all means. 5 views of the cervical spine - there is some straightening of cervical spine lordosis. There is borderline minimal grade 1 retrolisthesis C3 on C4 (spondylolisthesis) with mild left uncovertebral hypertrophy. Disc height is generally maintained. There is left uncovertebral hypertrophy C5-6. There is borderline minimal grade 1 anterolisthesis C6 on C7 with minimal anterior bony ridging. Any help in understanding this and the severity would be appreciated. And, what s the next step, a chiropractor? Thank you!
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hi,
I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query.

Based on the symptoms you have discussed and the finding in X Ray, I would suggest you to visit a Neurosurgeon for Full Evaluation

Based on the Clinical Examination, your neurosurgeon may want a MRI Cervical Spine / CT Cervical Spine / Nerve Conduction Studies etc

Based on the Clinical Examination and Investigations, we can chart out the further course of management

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Pain In Tailbone Area And Neck?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query. Based on the symptoms you have discussed and the finding in X Ray, I would suggest you to visit a Neurosurgeon for Full Evaluation Based on the Clinical Examination, your neurosurgeon may want a MRI Cervical Spine / CT Cervical Spine / Nerve Conduction Studies etc Based on the Clinical Examination and Investigations, we can chart out the further course of management If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.