I have a large tailbone, have any info?

[Linsey]

I wasn't really sure which topic area this would be under... I have a oversized tailbone that sticks out. I'm 18 now and I've had this problem my life.. it bothers me a lot. It doesn't hurt or anything but it is very irritating. I tried to look this up on the internet but couldn't find anyone with the same problem. It seems like I'm the only one that has it. Can someone give me some information about it or tell me if there's anything I can do about it? It's very noticable and I always have to wear a long shirt or a long hoodie to cover it up. Your help would be appreciated :) Thanx

[tnt406]

Hi Have you consulted with your doctor about this problem?You could all so see a orthopedic doctor,about the problem.First consult with your family doctor.Does it cause pain or any problems for you at all?This will be the first thing the doctors will ask be honest if it does or doesn't.You should never have any kind of surgery on your body unless it is nessesary.Take care TNT406.

[LukeL]

Does it have extra flesh or fat like a false tail or just very bony and sticks out?

If it its the latter and not causing you symptoms I wouldn't worry about it too much but would get an x-ray just in case to rule out any type of growth. (This would be very very rare and I wouldn't lose to much sleep over it unless it is causing you pain or discomfort).

Just discuss it with a doctor and see what he thinks. Odds are you notice it more then anyone else.

[Navy_mom_of_2]

Hi Linsey,
Can I ask you, what do you mean by your tailbone "sticks out"? Do you mean that your behind is very curvey when you look at it from the side? Like a J-Lo butt? Well, I can give you the skeleton makeup reason for it.  If you don't have a growth on the tailbone or in the soft tissue area around the tailbone, if you don't have a birth defect, and if you've never broken the tailbone which could malform it, then this is probably what you're seeing. Maybe you already know this, but I'll tell you what I know.
I'm a radiology technologist. In lay term, I'm an x-ray tech. This is something I never knew or never thought about until I took a couple of anatomy classes in college. Everyone's tailbone, or the sacrum and coccyx in medical terms, is curved. Some more that others. And some tailbones are bigger that others. Usually women's tailbones are curvier than men's. That's why a lot of female butts are more shapely than males. Especially from the side view. So when you see a person, male or female, who have a "flat" butt, it's just because his or her tailbone is not as curved as someone with a J-Lo butt. See what I mean?
Pretty simple right?!
So, the soft tissue (fat and muscle) of the behind, the pelvis, and the hips have to do with how big the behind is, from the front view and the side view. And the tailbone has to do with how curvey (from the side view) the behind is.
But please Linsey, if you think there could be a problem, like a growth or something, get it checked out by your doctor.
And remember, most women would love to have a J-Lo butt!!
Good luck,
Kelly

[david'sgirl]

I also have an irregular tailbone. It doesn't cause pain but is and always has been a cosmetic issue. My tailbone doesn't stick out as much as it curves to the left. It creates an almost crooked butt crack effect. Does anyone know whether that can be fixed through some kind of surgery?

[Navy_mom_of_2]

Hi Davidsgirl,
It almost sounds like you have some scoliosis of the tailbone. Do you know what that is? In case you don't, scoliosis is a curve in one's spine, side to side. If a person had a curve in the spine forward, it would be called kyphosis (hunch back). Scoliosis is an s-curve. And since the tailbone is part of the spine, I don't see why a person can't have scoliosis down there. I can see where that would cause a "crooked butt crack look". Maybe that's what Linsey was trying to say, and I missed it.
My daughter and my brother has scoliosis.  Their spines have a pretty good s-shape to them. One part of the s is in the upper back between the shoulder blades, and the other part of the s is in the lower part of the back, the lumbar back. You know, the small of the back. So the front of their ribs stick out more on one side than the other. And one hip is higher than the other. My daughter always hated that when she was in school. Now it doesn't bother her as much (she's 20 now). I've heard it can happen with the tailbone too.
If I were you, I'd go to an orthopedic doctor and see what he or she had to say. He can tell you if anything can be done.
Good luck!!
Kelly

[astros18]

If indeed it is scoliosis, there are many exercises that can be done to help. Chiropractic can also help. Scoliosis, from what I have read can eventually lead to some health issues later in life. Definitely get it checked out.

[Linsey]

Thanx for all your help, I don't think it's anything to worry about since there's no growth or anything, i'll just have to live with it

[lilarmymunkey]

i have the same issue and i have been searching for 10 years  it sounds funny to those who dont know but i want to see if it can be sawn off or somethng as i cant sit straight on it or ona  hard surface, i was military and couldnt do a sit up  , it casues me paid and gets cut and sore, pleas ehelp... if you have found anything please reply

[Miss_South_Carolina]

I have this problem, too. But I never noticed it much until I got pregnant. Then it really became painful to sit on anything even remotely firm. It's not been so bad since I had the baby, but it still hurts pretty good from time to time, especially if I sit on something hard. And MINE, I don't know about the other girls, but mine is definitely not J-LO. This is above my butt, at the base of my spine. There is a knot that sticks out. It just feels like bone. Does anyone know how to tell if there is a growth or if it's abnormal?

[Jen0326]

i have the same thing. i am 16 and it just feels like a bone but it doesn't cause me pain or anything either. it bothers me that i cant do a sit up and things like that too and i never could find any info on it, and i wasnt sure if i should tell my doctor since its not a problem but its deff great to know im not the only one with this.

[a1buttpain]

i am a 35 yr old who KNOWS exactly what you are talking about!!!! believe me i have been there done that!!! the embarrassment of taking public showers in gym class, hidding your back side for fear of someone noticing, avoiding bending over because it sticks out too much etc. i have been researching this for nearly 30 years with the help of some family in the early years. i was once asked if i wanted it removed, but as a child was too afraid. now i am searching desprately to find a doc who can do the needed sugery here in arizona.

if you want to talk to someone who knows what you are talking about, please email me anytime.  ms.***@****

[sarahjmitchell81]

Hi glad i found some other people with the same problem.  I have jus recently lost about 4 stone in weight and have discovered a very uncomfortable and protruding 'bailbone'.  I find it awkward to sit down to lay down flat in bed and i can always feel it, its horrible and i hate it and cannot imagine having to rearrange my butt cheeks every time for the rest of my life.  Going to visit a doctor to see if anything cn be done or help it as i dont want to develop any pain in it.  Failing that might have to put on a few pounds to give a bit more 'cushion'!!!  Sarah, Essex, UK.

[SilkyBling]

Kudos for u Lindsey for posting this! I never had the guts to post about this problem... and I am sooo relived to have read this post w/ everyone's comments!!

Yes, I too suffer from a protruding tailbone. I've tried to research it, but there is not much info. I don't really want to see a doctor coz its kinda embarrassing. It doesn't hurt, so I guess there would not be much of a point in having it surgically removed. Its annoyed in the past few years as I've grown up and become more body conscious. I hate going to the beach (it definitely shows in a bikini), wearing tights or tight clothing. I'm always paranoid that someone can see a 'bump' near the area and think, "What's that?!"
Lately, I'm conscious about everything I buy -- making sure it will be OK to wear because of my tailbone...

But i guess its something that we've all learnt to deal with. I think it would be great if we could all meet each other & show our tailbones & stories.... it would probably help w/ our insecurities of our tailbones!!!

[Tboneshy]

Hi, there and everyone.
I have the same problem and maybe more...
I have 2 dot bones sit next to one another (One is a little bit bigger and lower) at the end of my spine(between my crack), I also have pelvic bones stick on my lower back. Trust me I have try everything e.g. put on weight, gym training. I only get gigger or fat all over my body and face but nothing will ever cover those dot bones up. The pelvic bone on my lower is less visible as I stand up but when I sit down or lay on my side there are sticking out! my tail bones never hide away, it's very visible especially when I bend over! it doesn't cause me any pain but it's such a shame that I don't want to have a boyfriend and so embrassing!! I feel as if i'm ab-normal( like a dog without tail) I really want to get rid of it.
I have send over my photo to some doctors. one of them said if I have butt implants it will cover up but I really don't like the idea of having silicone bags in my body. while the other doctor said that I should have it remove if it doesn't cause pain... the other doctor said after see my e-ray that he can't any wrong with my bone from the e-ray but he can see it with his eyes so he suggess that I may have bone tumour desease that could turn out to be cancer cell!!!!
What!?!...what can I do about it?
   I just want to be normal and have self confident.

[twoods286]

I haven't heard anyone mention having two bones that stick out. Mine are side by side at the base of my spine and very noticible. I am fairly thin, but even during pregnancy when I had extra weight, they stuck out. Sit ups are almost impossible to do without severe pain, but I don't have general pain from them.

I'm curious of anyone else has two almost knob-like prominent little bones there.

[Alialialialiali]

ok that helped... I just think I have a J'Lo butt...

[AbnormalTBone]

Hi there. I have what I thought was a crooked tailbone, (making a crooked butt crack) until I read your post. It was surreal to read your description and that is EXACTLY how mine is to the "T" - no pun intended

There is some minor pain and discomfort associated when I sit on any hard/firm surfaces for a long period of time, it starts to heart (sitting cross-legged on a hard floor is the worst) and the area by the tailbone and a few inches up goes numb.

With regards to the "options" the doctors recommended, I would not want butt implants either. So what are you thinking of doing? Getting it removed to elevate your confidence, and as a bonus, getting rid of the area 1 of the doctor's thought could turn our cancerous?

I am very eager to hear what you decide to do, and I am hoping it will give me motivation to finally go see a doctor about it.

Good luck and take care!

[Casserz2008]

Hey, I also have a hard bone sticking right about my butt crack. I didn't notice it until I got really sick and lost about 15 lbs. I've gained 5 lbs back and still can notice it and it hurts when sitting on anything hard or doing sit ups on hard surfaces as well. It is embarrassing, especially when laying down because it is very noticable.

I did ask my family doctor about this. He said its just from being skinny, although I feel that there may still be a better explanation then that considering this is the first time I have ever felt it.

If any of you get a different answer, please let us know!

[T1989]

Im so relieved to find people with the same problem. It never used to bother me growing up and its virtually pain free except when sitting for too long. Its basically just an extra large bone at the end of my spine it sticks out a little, however recently it has come to my attention quite a bit I am noticing it more now and I think thats only because it has started to bother me I think this is mainly due to the cosmetic side of things. Also it can be very embarrising when you get intimate with someone and I always try my best to hide it! =/

[kal353]

It is so nice to know that there are other girls out there with the same insecurities I have. I also have a large non painful tailbone, and it is so embarrassing! My dad and brother also have it, I think 2 of my uncles on my dads side have it too. Does it run in anyone else's family? I know its hard to bring up in conversation, but it might be good to know.

[1grumpy1]

I was also born with a large tailbone! I am 42 and have known about it all of my life, My mother taught me how to fall so I wouldn't fall on it directly, the Dr.s told her it could paralyze me from the neck down or instantly kill me by breaking my neck!! Needless to say not a fun childhood!!
But I have made it to this ripe old age with it still intact. I cannot sit straight up or do sit ups and long drives kill me and causes excruciating pain.
I also cannot find anything on the internet about my "tail"

Grumpy

[Searching555]

Hello all,

Both of your feelings and descriptions fit me to a T. I wish there was a website that descriped this problem theres no telling have many other people out there are suffering from this and don't even have anything to relate it 2.

[SilkyBling]

The worst part is, I feel like I could never commit to becoming intimate with someone because of my problem. At one point in the relationship I would have to tell him that I have this 'bump' of a protruding tailbone. How on earth could I muster up the courage to do that!? I try to imagine what it would be like if you had no idea that this deformity existed, and then your girlfriend shows you it.... would he be freaked out? How would he take it? And then, of course from that moment on, every time he sees me in underwear or a bikini will he always look at my tailbone?

Uh, how annoying. I always think, "Why me?". Why couldn't my brother have it (no offense)?. I mean, cosmetically, it would probably bother him less than it does to me.
Men's clothing would hide it. Not like women's clothing.

Has anyone told a spouse/bf/gf  etc of this problem? If so, how did they react?

[SilkyBling]

P.S.: Sorry kal353, I meant to reply... umm, I have never actually asked my parents if they know anyone in the family with this issue. My mum has told me in conversation that feet deformities run in her family (no pun intended) e.g. extra toes, webbed toes.
I have wondered if maybe that 'deformity' gene manifested into a protruding tailbone? I wouldn't ever ask a doctor though.

Also, I know this may sound crazy, but would anyone be willing to share pics of their tailbone? No obligation, just wondering that's all. It may help to compare each others and see similarities & differences...?