Quote Originally Posted by blindwsci View Post
Nope... I actually don't feel it when I am riding. It isn't until afterward that I noticed it even hurt. Are there exercises that I can do to strengthen the ligaments or is this something that will improve as I ride more?
No, they don't strengthen like muscles would. You are stressing the ligaments and stuff. Something is pushing on them, and they are yanking on the tailbone. (unless the padding is giving as you settle into the saddle and the over-padding is actually pushing on the tailbone itself or is so thick that it does stress the connective tissue.)

I'm guessing it's ligament/tendon irritation at the tailbone, more than a padding problem, cuz you say it didn't hurt on the saddle but did later when you were off the saddle.

I could be completely wrong.

My suggestion would be to go to the favorite saddles and most hated saddles sections and read up on all the fun and creative ways of measuring your "sit bones." Then measure the part of the saddle where you feel you are putting most of your weight. If the saddle isn't a couple cm wider than your bones (and flat) at that point, maybe start looking for a wider saddle to test.

Honestly, a well fitting saddle should be no more uncomfortable to your tush than a wooden church pew.

Edit: oh, hey, I didn't even ask what saddle do you have?