Pain around the tailbone does not always come from the coccyx

Posted 2026-10-18

I suffered from severe tailbone-area pain from 2018 onward, for approximately eight years. I could not sit continuously for even 15 minutes and often relied on standing while working as an IT professional. I consulted more than 15 doctors, including specialists at reputed hospitals such as Sancheti Hospital in Pune and Fortis, and sought virtual opinions as well. I tried numerous treatments and more than ten cushions, but without satisfactory lasting relief.

Through Coccyx.org, I discovered Dr. Rajvir Singh in Gurugram and first consulted him in 2024 (see Doctors and specialists in India). He performed internal coccyx manipulation and provided a cushion that gave me some relief when other cushions had not. I was impressed by his clinical approach and his willingness to visit Pune.

Most importantly, during his assessment he raised the possibility that my pain was not solely from the coccyx, but could involve an anorectal condition such as piles or a fistula. That suggestion changed my treatment journey. I consulted an anorectal specialist, and an MRI identified a lump or fluid collection in the buttock region. I underwent a procedure to treat and drain the affected area and experienced approximately 70% relief afterward. With recovery and exercises, my condition improved further.

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Rajvir Singh. After years of consultations focused mainly on my tailbone, he was the doctor who encouraged me to investigate another possible cause. His insight made a meaningful difference in my life.

I would also like to share an important message with other patients: persistent pain around the tailbone does not always originate from the coccyx itself. Depending on symptoms and clinical findings, it may be worth discussing other causes, including anorectal or surrounding soft-tissue conditions, with an appropriately qualified specialist. I am not suggesting that every patient has piles or a fistula or needs imaging or surgery; individual evaluation is essential.