In Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species (1859) and in his later works, he referred to several "vestiges" in human anatomy that were left over from the course of evolution. These vestigial organs, ...

Coccydynia, defined as pain centred on the coccyx or tailbone, continues to present a clinical challenge with a broad spectrum of aetiologies ranging from trauma and childbirth to idiopathic ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

I suffer from pain in my coccyx every time I sit down, even in comfortable chairs or when using a cushion. I'm embarrassed to see my GP in case they've never come across a problem like this before.