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.
Symptoms may include difficulty with sitting, pain with deep penetration during intercourse (for women), constipation and even severe headaches. Some people also report concurrent back pain. A fall, surgery or accident can move the tailbone out of its normal place, causing constipation, tailbone or lower back pain. In all of these situations, the coccyx may be pushed into an awkward angle. The consequent pull on support ligaments and nerves can cause moderate to debilitating tailbone pain.