Can a slipped tailbone damage a nerve?

A slipped tailbone may damage nerves. The tailbone is the coccyx, which is at the very bottom of the spine. Once the tailbone slips, causing the entire spine to lose balance, it can compress localized nerve tissue. If no treatment is given for a long time, the local tissues and nerves will be seriously damaged, resulting in limited movement of the lower limbs and pain when walking, such as low back pain and pain in the lower limbs. In the case of slipped tailbone, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital as soon as possible for consultation and radiography to clarify whether any fracture has occurred. If the fracture occurs, should promptly cooperate with professional orthopedic doctors for treatment, such as manipulation of reset, external fixation and so on. After the tailbone slipped, pay attention not to strenuous exercise, walking or activities should not be too large, to avoid secondary injury.