Pelvic Pain: Overview &Treatment
Did you know that 1 in 7 American Women (ages 18-50) experience pelvic pain?
What Causes Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain is a very broad term used to describe pain at and around the area of the pelvis. This includes all of the surrounding anatomies too!
More importantly, the reasons for pelvic pain can be multifaceted and complicated. Pelvic pain can occur if you have any of the following diagnoses: endometriosis, adenomyosis, interstitial cystitis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and pelvic floor disorders
The top cause for pelvic pain (including all of the above diagnoses) is pelvic floor muscle tightness or overactivity due to all of their attachments!
Pelvic floor muscles attach from the front of the pelvis (at the pubic symphysis) and swoop all the way back to the coccyx (or tailbone).
These muscles also have connective tissue connections to the abdomen!
Pelvic Pain Treatment and Solutions
Pelvic pain can severely limit your activity and exercise ability, especially when you only get relief from lying down. Luckily, we can help restore movement, and help you be a more active participant in your life. No more fear of missing out or avoiding all things “fun” because of pain! Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy provides pelvic pain solutions beyond "doing Kegels". We address the overactive pelvic floor muscles, connective tissue restrictions, adhesions, and nutritional and lifestyle factors that contribute to pain.
Ready to move again without pain? Just follow the 3 steps below.
Next Steps:
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Improve your knowledge on the causes of your pelvic pain.
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If you haven’t already, make sure you download our FREE guide on Foods the affect Pelvic Pain.
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Schedule your private, one-on-one appointment to determine your game plan in order to be active again.