Any type of contact sport can prove dangerous to your tailbone. A heavy check into the boards during a hockey game can knock you on your buttocks. A heavy tackle to the ground can put a lot of strain on your tailbone. Anytime you fall on your buttocks during a sporting event; you should seek medical attention. Your uniform likely does not include padding for your tailbone, and you can never be too careful. If you cannot avoid the strong check or tackle, make sure you have not severely injured your tailbone.

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