A sacral dimple is a small, usually shallow indentation in the small of the back, just above or within the crease of the buttocks. Sacral dimples are harmless and do not need any treatment. About 3 to ...

The sacrum is a bone at the back of the pelvis between the hip bones. A sacral fracture can cause symptoms including lower back and buttock pain, swelling, and reduced bowel and bladder control.

You may think a massage is all luxury. It’s the highlight of any spa day. A sacral massage is a bit different, however.‌ Craniosacral massage therapy includes the brain, spinal cord, and sacrum, while ...

Both of these types of dimples appear at birth, but that’s where their similarities end. A sacral dimple (sacrococcygeal or coccygeal dimple) is an indentation just above the groove between your ...

Sacral dimples are small clefts at the base of the spine. They are a congenital condition, meaning most people are born with them. In rare cases, people may experience symptoms later in life. In this ...

What is a sacral colpopexy? Sacral colpopexy, also known as sacrocolpopexy or sacrospinous colpopexy, is a surgical procedure used to correct pelvic organ prolapse in women. When the muscles around a ...

Near the end of a highly successful senior year—she’d just claimed her third NCAA individual title, in the 5,000 meters—Notre Dame runner Molly Seidel went for a long run on a Sunday, felt a bit of ...

Sacral fractures occur in approximately 45% of pelvic fractures. An associated neurologic injury of the lumbosacral plexus may occur in 25% of sacral fractures. 1 Sacral fractures typically result ...