By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published March 12, 2023

Direct Answer: Tailbone pain (coccydynia) often stems from pelvic floor tension, childbirth, falls, or prolonged sitting on hard surfaces. Gentle stretches like child's pose, side angle pose, and s...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published September 7, 2022

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Yes — SI joint dysfunction and tailbone (coccyx) injury are common, often related causes of low back and pelvic pain, especially after childbirth, a fall, or prolonged sitting. Re...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published November 2, 2021

Direct Answer: Pregnancy tailbone pain (coccydynia) is caused by hormonal ligament laxity, postural changes, and pressure from your growing baby, and it typically starts in the second or third tr...

Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published August 20, 2021

Direct Answer: Gentle stretches like Wide Leg Child's Pose, Side Angle Pose, Sunbird Pose, and Bow Pose can relieve bruised coccyx (tailbone) pain by easing pressure on the area, improving blood flow...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 17, 2021

Tailbone pain (coccyx) can be very frustrating to experience. This dull and achy pain happens around the bony area at the bottom of the spine. If you have been sitting for long periods or possibly h...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 7, 2021

A common complaint from my clients - especially those who have had children and who sit all day is - what can I do to relieve my tailbone pain?

Tailbone pain can happen for many reasons and is often...