At home you can make arrangements to suit yourself, like lying or kneeling most of the time. I am typing this on my home computer, kneeling on a cushion.
If you can sit for a short while, you don't have to give up eating out. If a restaurant has a bar, stand and have a drink while you're waiting for the food. Check the chairs in the local restaurants to find the ones you can manage best. Some people prefer padded chairs, some prefer restaurants with booths and benches where you can bring your feet up. Buffet service reduces the time that you have to sit. Plan ahead and make sure that everyone with you understands what you're doing and why before you go.
If you're going to the cinema with family or friends, get them to sit at the end of a row where you can stand or lean. Some cinemas have double seats where you can take off your shoes and bring your legs up beside you. Of course it's best to pick a time when it's not crowded.
One good thing is that coccydynia does not usually prevent people from walking and many other activities. Keeping fit and healthy and getting out to enjoy yourself are important in keeping your spirits up. It also gives an opportunity to do things with family and friends. You may be able swim, walk, jog, play tennis, badminton, squash, golf, or other games.
Most people should avoid activities which aggravate the pain, such as cycling and horse riding. However, some people can still enjoy cycling and horse riding without pain, with a bit of help.
If you lift weights, here is Linsey's tip for people who lift weights for fitness: This one took me about a year to figure out on my own: I don't know official terminology, but in a nutshell, always hold a weight on each side/hand even if you are just working one side of the body. The weight balance seems to protect the tailbone from additional stress and aggravation.
Updated 2003-04-06