Those of us who have seen The Shawshank Redemption are quite familiar with the tale of Andy Dufresne, the man who (spoiler alert) âcrawled through a river of sh*t and came out clean on the other side.â And today we have a peculiar set of coincidences where life imitates art to some extent.
Answers from Margaret Moutvic, M.D. Tailbone pain â pain that occurs in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine (coccyx) â can be caused by trauma to the coccyx during a fall, prolonged sitting on a hard or narrow surface, degenerative joint changes, or vaginal childbirth.
A condition like pleurisy, which is an irritation to the lining of the lungs, is a serious condition that leads to the development of rib cage pain. Abnormalities related to the bones and joints, like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis can also cause pain in the rib cage. A simple pulled muscle can also lead to the development of pain. 2  Costochondritis, which is the inflammation of the cartilage near the breast bone, can also lead to the development of pain in the region near the ribs.