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	Coccyx Injuries \| AHealthyMe.com
		The coccyx-or tailbone-is the last bone of the vertebral column, and usually consists of three to five fused vertebrae that connect with the sacrum, a part of the pelvis.
		The coccyx consists of fused vertebrae, which are not flexible like the other vertebrae of the vertebral column which are all interspaced by intervertebral disks and joined together by elastic ligaments.
		In the coccyx, the vertebrae generally fuse together in early adulthood and may also fuse with the sacrum, the bone located between the 5th lumbar vertebra and the coccyx, as a person ages.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic103548556 (871 words)

	The Coccyx
		When the coccyx is under stress, whether from a fall or an accumulation of factors, it usually seems to be stuck primarily forward.
		Another useful tool for a coccyx that is not releasing easily is postisometric contraction.
		Once I find the coccyx, I palpate, and ask the patient where the coccyx is tender.
	www.chiroweb.com /archives/22/04/10.html (1727 words)

	Coccyx Fracture - Tailbone Fracture; Broken Tailbone
		The coccyx is the lowest part of the backbone or spine.
		If the coccyx is fractured, your doctor may feel abnormal movement of the coccyx, and you will experience pain.
		Because of the location of the coccyx and the number of muscles attached to it, immobilization is very difficult.
	www.upmc.com /HealthManagement/ManagingYourHealth/HealthReference/Diseases/?chunkiid=11953 (636 words)

	Endometriosis and the Anterior Coccyx Observations on Five Cases
		Four to six weeks after correction of the coccyx, by inserting a finger into the rectum and gently pulling the palpable coccyx posterior, they were free of the rectal involvement and reported that vaginal and low abdominal pain were also gone.
		The coccyx, however, is often overlooked and may be a major contributor.
		If the sensitive state persists at the coccyx after the sacrum and/ or ilia have been corrected, then it is possible that the coccyx is also in need of correction.
	www.chiro.org /research/ABSTRACTS/Endometriosis_and_the_Anterior_Coccyx.shtml (1633 words)

	Coccyx Controversy \| massagetoday.com
		In the case of a misaligned coccyx, it might be that the pain is caused by the coccyx pulling on muscles, ligaments or overstretching the filamen terminale (end of the dural tube).
		Ida Rolf, PhD, referring to the coccyx as the “seat of the soul,” insisted on correcting hooked and side-bent coccyxes during her famous session six of the Rolfing® series.
		Coccyx pain often is caused by falling backwards or by childbirth, although in many cases, the exact etiology is unknown.
	www.massagetoday.com /mpacms/mt/article.php?id=13478 (962 words)

	II. Osteology. 3a. 4. The Sacral and Coccygeal Vertebræ. Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body.
		Sometimes the coccyx consists of five bones; occasionally the number is reduced to three.
		The borders of the coccyx are narrow, and give attachment on either side to the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments, to the Coccygeus in front of the ligaments, and to the Glutæus maximus behind them.
		On examining a sagittal section of the sacrum, the situations of the intervertebral fibrocartilages are indicated by a series of oval cavities (Fig.
	www.bartleby.com /107/24.html (3023 words)

	The Pain Clinic - Joint Pain - Coccyx
		The coccyx can be held using a pincer grip between the doctor's index finger (placed in the patient's rectum) and the doctor's thumb on the outside.
		When the cause of the coccyx pain is due to a sprain of the sacrotuberous or sacrospinous ligaments, Prolotherapy may help repair the sprain.
		When the cause of the coccyx pain is due to referred pain from the lumbar paraspinal muscles (spinal dysfunction), spinal manipulation can be very helpful.
	www.painclinic.org /jointpain-coccyx.htm (642 words)

	MedFriendly.com: Coccyx
		The coccyx is below the sacrum and is joined to it by a flat, circular layer of fibrocartrilage (a strong type of tissue).
		The coccyx is all that is left of the tailbone of animals we evolved (changed into over time) from in the past.
		Coccyx comes from the Greek word "kokkyx" meaning "cuckoo's beak," which is what the coccyx bone is shaped like.
	www.medfriendly.com /coccyx.html (733 words)

	Dislocation of the coccyx
		The coccyx is the "tailbone"; the lower bone in the spine.
		This is because, under normal conditions, the joint between the coccyx and the sacrum does not move and, contrary to what happens with other joints which are stabilized by powerful muscles, the ligaments are practically the only structure which keeps both bones together.
		For this reason, the observation of a coccyx in a position which is pivoted backward or forward is not enough for the diagnosis of dislocation.
	www.espalda.org /english/divulgativa/dolor/causas/alteraciones/coxis.asp (639 words)

	Coccyx - The Secret Crocodile Adventure Club
		Coccyx is thought to be the first ancient equivalent of an Archcroc.
		Coccyx's personal journals have been so influential that they were actually used as a kind of blueprint for the modern office of the Archcroc.
		Coccyx's other contributions to the modern incarnation to the Club include stonings for heresey, stonings for debauchery (that does not include the Archcroc), and stonings for not stoning debauchers hard enough.
	www.crocodileadventureclub.net /wiki/index.php?title=Coccyx (186 words)

	the normal coccyx
		The coccyx is at the end of the spine and corresponds to the tail in animals, so it is often called the tailbone.
		But coccyxes vary as much as noses - yours may be twice the size as your neighbour's, or half the size, may be a different shape and may point a different way.
		The coccyx is attached by ligaments to the base of the sacrum, which is the part of the spine that forms the back of the pelvis.
	www.coccyx.org /whatisit/normal.htm (501 words)

	The Coccyx (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The coccyx (or tail) is the lowest part of the vertebral column and is attached by ligaments to the margins of the sacral hiatus.
		When a person is sitting, pressure is exerted on the coccyx, and it moves forward, acting sort of like a shock absorber.
		Sitting down with too great a force may cause the coccyx to be fractured or dislocated.
	www.innerbody.com /text/skel38.html (62 words)

	The Coccyx
		The Coccyx is the last bone in the vertebral column.
		In 1933, Spemann and other scientists conducted the same experiment but the primary organiser was boiled this time. A secondary embryonic anlage grew in spite of the boiling showing that the cells were not affected. In 1935, Spemann was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the Primary Organiser.
		One of the two vertebras of 5 coccyx bones were burnt on stones using a gas gun for 10 minutes until their total combustion (the bones became red then fl).
	www.55a.net /firas/english/?page=show_det&id=31&select_page=6 (1187 words)

	coccyx tailbone evolution baby born with tail
		The coccyx and associated structures were and still are beleved to be useless remnants of evolution.
		The coccyx is composed of three to five (usually four) nodular pieces of fused vertebral bones at the lowest part of the vertebral column.
		The coccyx is triangular in shape and attached to the bottom of the sacrum.
	www.angelfire.com /mi/dinosaurs/tailbone.html (2241 words)

	What is reason for pain in the coccyx (tail bone)? - Bones & Joints - DoctorNDTV
		The sacro coccyx lateral view bone x-ray revealed there is a small crack in that bone.
		Pain in the coccyx is a fairly common symptom.
		If the coccyx is removed you will still be able to do your sitting job and I don't think it will affect your ability to support your family.
	www.doctorndtv.com /faq/detailfaq.asp?id=4799 (343 words)

	Coccydynia, a Real Pain in the Tailbone
		It is felt as a localized pain at the very bottom of the spine (the coccyx) and will generally feel worse when sitting.
		Rarely, surgical removal of the coccyx may be necessary if local conservative treatments are not effective in relieving the pain.
		Then the pendulum swung the other way, and the general opinion was that since the condition was mostly in women it was in some way related to "neurosis".
	www.spine-health.com /topics/cd/coccydynia/coc01.html (345 words)

	Instability of the coccyx in coccydynia Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Find Articles
		Surgical excision of the coccyx may be used to treat coccydynia, a chronic and disabling condition of the lowest part of the spine.
		Lateral stress radiographs of the coccyx can show an organic lesion which affects cocc eal mobility, in almost 50% of patients with coccydynia.12,13 The first radiograph is taken after the patient has been standing for ten minutes to ensure that the coccyx is in the neutral position.
		In this pattern, the movement of the coccyx into flexion is brought about by pressure from the seat.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3767/is_200009/ai_n8926538 (972 words)

	Coccyx Injuries Information on Healthline
		The coccyx—or tailbone—is the last bone of the vertebral column, and usually consists of three to five fused vertebrae that connect with the sacrum, a part of the pelvis.
		Diagnosis of fracture is usually made by inserting a gloved finger in the rectum and pressing on the coccyx.
		This is done through careful diagnosis and the application of manual treatments, corticosteroid injections into the coccyx vertebrae, or surgery.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/coccyx-injuries (687 words)

	Tailbone (Coccyx) Injury
		Most coccyx injuries are caused by trauma to the tailbone area.
		Sometimes, the cause of coccyx injuries is unknown.
		Less common causes of coccyx injuries include bone spurs, compression of nerve roots or injuries to other parts of the spine, local infections, and tumors.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /tailbone_coccyx_injury/page2_em.htm (144 words)

	Coccyx or Primitive Streak
		According to embryology, the coccyx (tailbone) is a small bone associated with the last bone of the spine and usually consists of four fused vertebrae and is considered to be the base of the primitive streak that precedes the formation of the whole fetus, especially the nervous system.
		The hadiths dealing with the issue of the coccyx or the primitive streak are among the miracles of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
		This remaining part (the coccyx) will be used when man’s body is reconstructed and recreated on the Day of Judgment as told by the truthful Prophet (peace be upon him).
	www.nooran.org /en/Q/17.htm (724 words)

	South Punjab Health Portal and Directory:Disease and Injuries:Coccyx fracture
		The coccyx is the lowest part of the backbone or spine.
		If the coccyx is fractured, your doctor may feel abnormal movement of the coccyx.
		Because of the location of the coccyx and the number of muscles attached to it, immobilization is very difficult.
	bathindadoctors.com /information/health_services/diseases_injuries/f_disease/coccyx_fracture.html (434 words)

	Fractured Coccyx - Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum
		I was told my coccyx was fractured, but the x-rays looked like it was only connected by the tip at the upper curve.
		I first injured my coccyx when I was 24 and have had a tender tail since, but only when I sat for a long period.
		i have just learnt after an xray that my coccyx is broken and displaced,i have been told that this may involve a opperation to put right,what could this involve.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/neuro/messages/30294.html (1950 words)

	Coccyx Posture Chair
		This Coccyx posture chair improves your posture significantly and is a must have piece of furniture for in your office or at home.
		The coccyx, commonly referred to as the tailbone, is the final segment of the human vertebral column.
		Coccyx injury such as a fracture, or even just a build up of tailbone pressure, can lead to major discomfort and in some cases a lot of pain.
	www.justbuyonline.co.uk /coccyx-posture-chair-o-147.html (724 words)

	January newsletter: Hooked Coccyx and Spinal Dysfunction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		In reported cases, a hooked coccyx has actually shut down central nervous system functioning by changing the shape of the brain and spinal cord’s piezoelectric gel, thus, hindering cerebrospinal fluid flow.
		Ida Rolf, Ph.D. referred to the coccyx as the "seat of the soul," and insisted on correcting coccyx disorders during her famous session six of the Rolfing® series.
		Addressing a misaligned coccyx can cause a client to become very emotional, due to the vertebra's direct attachment to the dural membrane through the filum terminale—a long slender connective tissue strand that terminates at the end of the spinal cord.
	erikdalton.com /NewslettersOnline/Jan06Newsletter.htm (644 words)

	coccyx Search Results From Healthline
		The coccyx- or tailbone- is the last bone of the vertebral column, and usually consists of three to five fused vertebrae that connect with the sacrum, a pa...
		The borders of the coccyx are narrow, and give attachment on either side to the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments, to the Coccygeus in front of the ligaments, and to the Glut us maximus behind them.
		Coccydynia is an inflammation of the bony area (tailbone or coccyx) located between the buttocks.
	www.healthline.com /search?q1=coccyx (501 words)

	eMedicine - Coccygodynia : Article Excerpt by: Michael J Lyons, DO
		The result is an injury or partial dislocation of the sacrococcygeal junction that causes abnormal movement of the coccyx, especially when sitting pressure is applied to this region.
		The coccyx (tailbone) is considered by some authors to be in the way during childbirth.
		This increased mobility of the 3-5 segment fused or unfused coccyx allows for more flexion and extension, which may result in stretching and a permanent change in the resting tension of the ligaments and muscles that surround and attach to the coccyx.
	www.emedicine.com /orthoped/byname/coccygodynia.htm (552 words)

	The Human Tail, and Other Tales of Evolution by David Menton
		The most frequently cited examples of vestigial organs in man are the coccyx and the appendix.
		The human coccyx, or "tail bone," is a group of four or five small vertebrae fused into one bone at the lower end of our vertebral column.
		Several muscles converge from the ring-like arrangement of the pelvic (hip) bones to anchor on the coccyx, forming a bowl-shaped muscular floor of the pelvis called the pelvic diaphragm.
	www.gennet.org /facts/metro07.html (1141 words)

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