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Had Hit On My Rear. Sore & Pain On Sitting. Advice?
I have a 34 ft sailing boat and removed its fibre glass stairwell to work on its engine. While moving around the boat I crouched down quickly and hit my rear very hard on the corner of this stairwell and it really hurt at the time. That was over 6 months ago and I now get of alot of pain when I sit down. I went to the cinema this evening and it was sore to sit which worries me. I feel if I go to my doctor he will just fob me off and not help me. I would like to sort this out because its starting to effect what I do so I'd be grateful of any help or advice such as should I ask for an x ray etc.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013
Hi, based on the information provided, you could be suffering with "coccydynia" (pain originating from the tail bone) which typically hurts when you sit on hard surfaces. I suggest you to place a cushion beneath your buttocks while you sit & also leaning forward position while sitting which will take off your pain. I also suggest you to get Xray of sacrum & consult an orthopedic surgeon for advise. Hope this helps
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