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What Could Cause Slight Pain At The Base Of Tailbone Elevated While Flexing The Muscle To Cut Off Urination?

I have a slight pain at base of my spine/tailbone. It isn't very painful but I notice a sensation down there for the past 3 weeks. Feels like it's right at the base of my tailbone, right above the anus. It isn't a throbbing pain or anything, it only hurts at certain times. Also, you know the muscle or whatever you use to cut off your pee? When I sit straight and flex that muscle, that really seems to aggravate it. I ride a mountain bike a lot and the seat is narrow and not very comfortable and the tailbone pain I get from that is more painful but goes away after a day or so. I also started using a small foot stool when pooping about 3 months ago because I heard that is healthier for you. I am not sure what I did to cause this and if anything it is getting better but very slowly. I have no rectal bleeding and no pain or discomfort or constipation when pooping or peeing. Also, over the past 2 weeks I have been on vacation and have spent a lot of time on my couch playing games in a slouched position since my couch sucks. I am hoping this is caused from sitting too much and not something serious. I hope you can help, thanks.
Fri, 5 May 2017
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Resepcted user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* It is Coccydynia.
* X-ray coccyx recommended.
* Avoid any activities involving prolong sitting on hard / rough surfaces
* can take analgesics temporarily.
Hope this helps you
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Welcome for any further queries.
Regards dear take care.
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What Could Cause Slight Pain At The Base Of Tailbone Elevated While Flexing The Muscle To Cut Off Urination?

Resepcted user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. * It is Coccydynia. * X-ray coccyx recommended. * Avoid any activities involving prolong sitting on hard / rough surfaces * can take analgesics temporarily. Hope this helps you Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Welcome for any further queries. Regards dear take care.