Sexual Pain & Dysfunction
Recent research indicates that close to 20% of individuals experience pain with sexual activity.
This can include pain related to arousal and orgasm, pain with sexual insertion, or pain after sexual activity. Often, the pelvic floor muscles can be involved when people are experiencing this type of pain.
You Are Not Alone
People experiencing painful sex can often feel hopeless. For some, it’s a pain that they’ve dealt with their entire lives, and for others, pain may arise randomly- after a surgery or a procedure, after birth, or after a stressful time in their lives.
Navigating The Pain
There are many factors that can contribute to this type of pain. This can include hormonal or skin challenges, nerve sensitivity or irritation, and pelvic floor muscle tension or overactivity. Our goal is to help you navigate this problem– find out why this is happening and ultimately get the results you need to move forward towards enjoyable and comfortable sexual health.
Our Expert Physical Therapists Are Here to Help
At SPH, we always aim to treat the whole person. We start with a comprehensive examination to determine what is happening around the body and within the pelvis that may be contributing to the problems you are experiencing. We also evaluate very specifically at the pelvic floor muscles and the structures around them to help you determine the best course of treatment for you.
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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Education to build strategies to optimize your sexual health, including education regarding lubrication options and specific devices that may be useful for you.
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Nervous-system strategies to help improve sensitivity you may have in your nerves
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Education in utilizing dilators, trainers and wands if appropriate to your situation.
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Specific exercises to optimize strength and stability.
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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, cupping, foam rollers, therapeutic heat/cold, and other options, based on your specific needs.
You Don’t Have to Live With Pain
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I'm so glad I found Southern Pelvic Health. I have been struggling silently for years with some pelvic floor issues. I had tried physical therapy once before somewhere else and wasn't super thrilled with the results. My experience at Southern Pelvic Health, however, has been nothing short of amazing.
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