Those of us who have seen The Shawshank Redemption are quite familiar with the tale of Andy Dufresne, the man who (spoiler alert) âcrawled through a river of sh*t and came out clean on the other side.â And today we have a peculiar set of coincidences where life imitates art to some extent.
Answers from Margaret Moutvic, M.D. Tailbone pain â pain that occurs in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine (coccyx) â can be caused by trauma to the coccyx during a fall, prolonged sitting on a hard or narrow surface, degenerative joint changes, or vaginal childbirth.
Understanding Snapping Hip Syndrome. Snapping hip, or coxa saltans, is a common complaint of patients seeking physical therapy. Patients generally complain of hip pain and a âsnappingâ sensation around the joint with activity (1). A clinician may be able to feel or hear snapping or clunking palpating while the patient moves.