Pelvic Pain
The pelvic floor muscles as well as the muscles around the abdomen and pelvis have been shown to be involved frequently when people are experiencing pelvic pain.
We utilize a full-body approach addressing what is happening with the muscles specifically, as well as the rest of the body, including considerations for the bowels, bladder and sexual health, to truly help people feel better and lives their lives without pain.
You Are Not Alone
Pelvic and abdominal pain is extremely common, impacting well over 25 million individuals worldwide. This can include pain in the abdomen, hips, low back or SI joint, sacrum, buttocks, groin and genitals, and happens in varying degrees of severity. Regardless of the location of the pain, pelvic pain can be so life-impacting to the people experiencing it. And help is available!
How Pelvic Pain Presents
Pelvic pain can present as just pain, or can also include many of the other systems within the pelvis. People with pelvic pain may experience bladder symptoms (like urgency, frequency or leakage), bowel symptoms (like constipation or strong bowel urges) or sexual dysfunction (like pain or alterations in arousal). These complexities often lead to difficulty in getting the appropriate diagnosis for many individuals. In fact, research suggests that many people with pelvic pain see close to 6 medical providers before receiving a helpful diagnosis.
SPH Helps With Pelvic Pain
We see anyone dealing with pelvic pain when their musculoskeletal system is involved. However, some of the common diagnoses we see in individuals with pelvic pain include:
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Endometriosis or Adenomyosis
Chronic Prostatitis
Vulvodynia or Vestibulodynia
Pudendal Neuralgia
Interstitial Cystitis or Bladder Pain Syndrome
Chronic Urinary Tract Infections
Testicular pain/Scrotal pain
Penile pain
Coccydynia (Tailbone pain)
Vaginismus
Functional Abdominal Pain
Sciatica
Chronic Sacroiliac Joint Pain
At SPH we believe that people with pelvic pain deserve the best, most research-based and innovative care. We aim to always treat the whole person, as we know that what happens in the pelvis is impacted by everything else in the body.
Our Expert Physical Therapists Are Here to Help
Treatment Typically Includes
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Manual therapies including myofascial release, visceral mobilization, and/or dry needling
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Specific exercises aiming to improve tension and length in certain muscles around the pelvis and body
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Specific exercises to optimize strength and stability
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Posture and movement-specific training
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Education to help you optimize your bowel, bladder and sexual habits
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Nervous-system strategies to help improve sensitivity you may have in your nerves
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Much more ~ customized to you and what we identify together in your first visit and examination.
We also have the capacity to utilize tools and modalities like surface-EMG biofeedback, dilators/trainers, wands, cupping, foam rollers, therapeutic heat/cold, specific cushions, belts or other supportive devices, and other options, based on your specific needs.
You Don’t Have to Live With Pain
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My Physician recommended Southern Pelvic Therapy after I had experienced pain and urgency. I did not know what to expect. My physical therapist, Stephanie, was discreet, professional, knowledgeable, and gentle. She was informative and supportive and could answer my questions in a professional manner. Also, after my first and second office visits, I felt much better. In conclusion-- a very professional group and my therapist actually helped me find relief from the pain I suffered for months. Thank you!
Resources For Pelvic Pain