Definition of gaiter for English Language Learners. : a cloth or leather covering worn over the lower part of the leg especially to keep the legs and ankles dry when hiking.
There are many different conditions that can lead to tailbone pain. Often, the cause of the pain is unknown (idiopathic) and never determined. Conditions known to lead to coccyx pain include the following. Trauma: Injury to the coccyx is a very common cause of tailbone pain. Injury to the coccyx may lead to a bruise, fracture, or dislocation of the coccyx. A fall onto the tailbone in the seated position, usually against a hard surface, is a common cause of coccyx injury.
Even pregnancy can cause injury or lead to the fracture of the tailbone. Tailbone pain during pregnancy is common during various trimesters. Sports like bowling, cycling, and rowing can cause tailbone injuries due to the repetitive motion used in them. At times, tailbone injuries can occur due to no particular reason. You may experience tailbone pain without injury as well. A lesser known reason for tailbone injury is a bone spur. An extra growth in the bone can put pressure on it and cause pain (2). Infections at the base of the spine or soft tissue can cause accumulation of pus, which is very painful and can lead to tailbone pain (3).