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Kareem

Jumping with a very minor tailbone bruise

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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 ;)

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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.

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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.

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