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.
Levator syndrome: A rare disorder where tenderness and spasms of a rectal muscle (levator ani) causes discomfort and pain in the rectal and tailbone area. The episodes of discomfort and pain can recur frequently and may persist for hours. Sitting can aggravate symptoms. The cause of the condition is unknown and although painful, it is harmless. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Levator syndrome is available below.