Probably TMI but I Need Help...

kamakazeekim

I do a number of exercises that require you to balance on your tailbone (such as Russian twists) and I've developed a blister or something which now makes just sitting hurt insanely bad! Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do so it doesn't hurt? What can I do to prevent this from happening again?

MrKbailey

Nope. Do you use a floor mat?

curlytoes79

It could be a pilonidal cyst

kamakazeekim

Yep, I usually use a floor mat

lushiie

Try sitting on a bosu ball while doing those kind of exercises that you need your tail bone for example sit on bosu ball and do Russian twists so your tail bone isn't on hard flat ground

marinemplunkett69

There's that tape that helps prevent blisters, can't remember what it's called at the moment. It's usually used on the feet.

pds06

If you ever fractured your tail bone it could be a build up of fluid to protect the area. Hurts like hell. See the Dr.

livingleanlivingclean

Change exercises...?
There are plenty that don't require sitting on your tail bone

MrKbailey

livingleanlivingclean wrote: »

Change exercises...?
There are plenty that don't require sitting on your tail bone

Good answer

LKArgh

Check here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pilonidal-cyst/basics/definition/con-20025007
If it sounds familiar, you need to talk to a dr, it probably needs to be opened and cleaned.