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 large number of joints, organs and other structures in the body can become inflamed and the SI joints are no exception. When Sacroiliitis is to blame for SI Joint Dysfunction, the condition usually causes pain in the buttocks, groin, or lower back that can also extend down one or both legs. This type of pain is often worsened by long periods of standing, sitting or climbing stairs.