How do you know if your tailbone is fractured?

Symptoms that may indicate a tailbone fracture include major pain in the tailbone area, bruising and tenderness, painful bowel movements and pain during sexual intercourse. Worsening pain after pro-longed sitting or when direct pressure is applied to the tailbone are also indicators, states WebMD.

A broken tailbone is known as a coccyx fracture. Causes include falls, giving birth and friction, according to Mount Sinai Hospital. Bone conditions that cause mineral or bone loss, aging, and engaging in activities such as contact sports increase the probability of suffering a tail bone fracture. Treatment for a tail bone fracture primarily involves pain management while the fracture is healing.