Specifically, the expected EU Regulations on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Requirements for refrigerated vending machines, which are anticipated to be approved early next year and enter into force in 2017, required a linked European-wide measurement standard.
1 Tailbone pain due to these causes usually is not permanent, but if the inflammation and symptoms are not managed, the pain may become chronic. 2  Tumor or infection. 3  Rarely, coccydynia is due to a tumor or infection in the coccyx area that puts pressure on the coccyx.
Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. 1  To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: 2  Lean forward while sitting down. 3  Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion. 4  Apply heat or ice to the affected area.