Kareem 1 #1 Posted August 16, 2022 Hi folks :) I had a hard landing on my butt, and I had some pain, very minor pain, in the tailbone, the thing is .. The pain is so minor that I don't feel it when I sit down, or sleep, or even walk. I only feel it when there is pressure on the tailbone in a certain angle during bending my whole body (standing up from sitting on the floor) or when I sit with all my wait on the tailbone. After a little research, I realised that I mostly likely have a bruised tailbone, but not a seriously bruised one. Do you think it's safe to jump with this condition assuming that I will avoid butt landings at all costs? Disclaimer: I know you're not doctors, and I will never blame anybody for giving advice or opinions, I am responsible for my decisions ;) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 420 #2 August 16, 2022 (edited) I broke my tailbone after getting dropped by turbulence during a landing flare. The doctor said I snapped the tip like a toothpick. I was able to jump, although I admit I pulled back on frequency. I was jumping at a Cessna DZ, so I stayed on my knees on the way to altitude or sat in the back while leaning to keep the weight off the tailbone. This break take a very long time to heal, so I assume a bruise does too. Edited August 16, 2022 by chuckakers 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base615 77 #3 August 17, 2022 My coccyx has been a complete mess since November and every time it starts to feel a bit better I do something to smash it again. Unless you do most of your landings downwind like I do you'll probably be fine but it does take a long time to heal. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites