Body Parts

Commonly referred to as the tailbone, the coccyx is not actually a bone, but three to five bones fused together at the bottom of the spine. The tailbone serves little use apart from acting as the point to which several muscles attach. Even though the coccyx doesn’t have much of a purpose, an injury to the tailbone can be painful,

The iliotibial band (ITB) is a broad and thick tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh. It is a passive stabilizer of the hip and is the attachment point for multiple muscles. Due to improper mechanics the ITB can become overly stressed and lead to inflammation and irritation. This typically occurs at the knee or hip, but can