(After explaining the need to palpate on the skin, if needed, ask the patient if he/she is willing to lower pants/shorts/skirt while being covered on the anterior pelvic area. e.g..). Possible trauma or damage to the tailbone can be evaluated more accurately if you lower your pants/shorts/skirt Ö (and demonstrate the level, which is to the level of the coccyx). Would you feel comfortable doing this? If not, I can assess some things without moving your clothing and with pressure from my fingers. Please stand or put one foot on the chair or lie on your side and bend your hip. May I place my fingers on your tailbone? (You can use a skeleton if available).