# tailbone pain after back tweak. **URL:** \ **Category:** Pain & Rehab Forum \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [April 19, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/tailbone-pain-after-back-tweak/12319 "2022-04-19T15:56:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Agoodname](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/agoodname/32/1321_2.png) [@Agoodname](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Agoodname)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/tailbone-pain-after-back-tweak/12319/1 "2022-04-19T15:56:23Z")
Hello Last week I had a classic back tweak on deadlifts, my form simply brokedown and I rounded my back with 455 on my 4th rep and it hurt for a few days but went away, but now somethings different. I’m not unfamiliar with back tweaks and know how to deal with it, however this time I still have a irritated tailbone 1 week after the injury, also almost feels like its itching. It seems to be aggravated by squatting, benching, sitting and laying down. I can still move but it hurts to do certain movements/being in certain positions. My strength hasn’t gone down. I am thinking about lowering the intensity for a week and if it doesn’t get better possibly see a doctor. I understand that this being a new pain for me and it could just be my brain freaking out and telling me to be careful, but I hope to compete in powerlifting soon and would rather be safe than sorry. Thoughts? Stats 16 male 5’9 163 pounds s380/b285/d500 ---
**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/tailbone-pain-after-back-tweak/12319/2 "2022-04-19T17:18:53Z")
It is common for symptoms to last beyond a week, so this is not too surprising. Our [general article on pain](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/pain-in-training-what-do/) and [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdwj5ORPmX0) lay out good strategies moving forward. If you continue having issues despite these strategies, a consultation with our rehab team would be the next best step. ---
**Author:** ![Agoodname](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/agoodname/32/1321_2.png) [@Agoodname](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Agoodname)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/tailbone-pain-after-back-tweak/12319/3 "2022-04-19T18:16:24Z")
Thanks for the reply, i will read this article. one more question: is the pain being totally localized in the tailbone common? Could this be more of a problem than non specific low back pain? ---
**Author:** ![Derek\_Miles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/derek_miles/32/611_2.png) [@Derek\_Miles](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Derek_Miles)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/tailbone-pain-after-back-tweak/12319/4 "2022-04-19T19:24:34Z")
Yes, that is very common.