I fell and it hurts to walk

The craziest thing just happened. I was walking across my bedroom to go out the door and all of a sudden it felt like someone had jerked a rug out from under my feet! I felt myself falling and I tried to catch myself and I landed flat on my butt on the floor, banging my back against a cabinet. I was able to get up and I can walk ok but my butt/back hurts pretty bad right where my crack starts. How would I know if I sprained my tailbone? I can't afford to go to the doctor unfortunately. Has anyone else done this? If so, how long till it healed?

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Nevertooold · 56-60, M

You don't sprain a tail bone you break or fracture a tail bone....that can be very painful but it's kinda like broken ribs....there's not much they can do for them....it'll probably be sore for a couple weeks....good luck!!!