Coccydynia Explained: Tailbone Pain and Sitting Relief
If sitting causes a sharp, aching, or burning pain at the very bottom of your spine, you may be dealing with coccydynia — the medical term for tailbone pain.
For many people, it shows up quietly at first. Sitting feels uncomfortable. Hard chairs feel unbearable. You start leaning forward, shifting side to side, or standing more often just to get relief.
This guide explains what coccydynia is, why sitting tends to make it worse, and what actually helps reduce pressure on the tailbone.
Coccydynia can affect your ability to work effectively.
What Is Coccydynia?
Coccydynia refers to pain in the coccyx, or tailbone — the small triangular bone at the base of the spine. This area absorbs pressure every time you sit, especially on firm or unsupportive surfaces.
Tailbone pain can feel like:
A deep ache when sitting
Sharp pain when standing up
Increased discomfort on hard chairs or benches
Relief when leaning forward or standing
For some, it’s temporary. For others, it becomes a daily issue tied directly to sitting.
Why Sitting Makes Tailbone Pain Worse
Most chairs are flat and firm where it matters least — and unforgiving where your body needs relief.
When you sit:
Pressure is concentrated at the tailbone
Soft tissues compress between the chair and bone
Blood flow decreases in sensitive areas
Muscles around the pelvis tighten to protect nerves
Over time, this repeated pressure can irritate the coccyx and surrounding structures — especially during long workdays, driving, or recovery after injury or childbirth.
This is where you feel coccydynia in your body.
Why Common Cushions Often Don’t Help
Many people try seat cushions hoping for quick relief — but most designs don’t actually solve the pressure problem.
Common options include:
Flat foam cushions
Gel or cooling cushions
Donut-shaped cushions
While these may feel softer at first, they still allow pressure to land in the center of the seat — right where tailbone pain lives.
How the Right Cushion Changes Everything
True relief comes from redirecting pressure, not just padding it.
A cushion designed for tailbone pain:
Supports the sit bones instead of the tailbone
Creates space through the center of the seat
Maintains structure instead of collapsing over time
This is why Cushion Your Assets uses a patented dual-panel design with a center channel — allowing the tailbone to stay unloaded while your body remains supported.
It doesn’t just make chairs softer. It changes how pressure is distributed when you sit.
The design of Cushion Your Assets - US Patent 8850645
When to Consider a Tailbone Relief Cushion
You may benefit from a specialized cushion if:
Sitting causes consistent tailbone pain
You avoid hard chairs or benches
Workdays leave you sore or fatigued
Driving or travel worsens discomfort
You’re recovering from injury, childbirth, or surgery
For many people, a small seating change brings noticeable relief.
Sit With Less Pressure, Wherever You Are
Tailbone pain doesn’t have to control how — or where — you sit. A cushion designed for pressure relief can make workdays, meals, and travel more comfortable.
