Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is pain in the area below your bellybutton and between your hips that lasts six months or longer. CPP can be a symptom of another disease, or it can be a condition in its own right. If your CPP appears to be caused by another medical problem, treating that problem may be enough to eliminate your pain. Pelvic pain is common in men as well as women, usually related to Prostatitis. Luckily, Physical Therapy can help find true Pelvic Pain Relief.
Symptoms may include severe and steady pain, pain that comes and goes (intermittent), dull aching, sharp pains or cramping, pressure or heaviness deep within your pelvis. In addition, you may experience pain during intercourse, pain while having a bowel movement or urinating, or pain when you sit for long periods of time. Your discomfort may intensify after standing for long periods and may be relieved when you lie down.
What causes this pain?
Many conditions may cause this pain including but not limited to: Interstitial Cystitis, Prolapse, Post Prolapse Repair, Vestibulitis, Vulvadynia, Vaginismus, Coccydynia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Post Prostatectomy Post-operative, and Post Abdominal Surgery. Our Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists has years of experience with these diagnoses and can help relieve your pain and symptoms.
How is pelvic pain treated?
Some of the treatments for these conditions may include: Kegel exercises, pelvic floor strengthening exercises, other strengthening exercises, biofeedback, vaginal dilators, bladder training, bowel training, TENS, relaxation techniques, home exercise program, and massage.
The most important step is an accurate diagnosis and consulting with a specialist in this area of pain. Our Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists have many satisfied clients and can help increase your quality of life.
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