<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have had spinal surgery almost 2 years ago. Upper spine. c5,c6, Infused with metal. Last October had another car accident. In pain ever since. Was always in pain but now worst. Slipped on stairs 1 week ago. Now coccys area is swollen and hurts. How long does this injury lasts?  <response>: Hi, Thanks for your query. You are suffering from coccydynia- inflammation of the bony area tailbone or coccyxCure for your coccyx pain-1. Use a well-padded seat when sitting and avoid long periods of sitting when possible.2. Do site bath-take warm water in a tub and sit in this. It will relax the muscles around the coccyx.3. Do exercises that will strengthen your tailbones supporting muscles and stretch ligaments near the pain. Consult a physiotherapist for this. Therapists may perform a combination of:Elevator ANI massage and Elevator ANI stretching.4. Correct your posture. Poor posture may be contributing to your tailbone pain. Try to sit upright. If you get a sharp pain when getting up from a sitting position, lean forward and arch your back before rising.5. You can take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. 6. Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care 