Pelvic Pain

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People with pelvic pain may have symptoms with a quick onset or a slow build over time. They may have pain in one area or it may move around. It may be constant or fluctuating. Because of this, it can be reassuring to work with someone who can help you understand what is going on with your body and offer options to help.

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Pelvic pain conditions may include the following:

  • Persistent Pelvic Pain (or chronic pelvic pain)

  • Perineal Pain

  • Coccydynia (tailbone pain)

  • Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) pain

  • Low Back Pain or Sciatica (butt pain)

  • Femorolacetabular Impingement (FAI), Hip Labral Tear, or Hip Dysplasia 

  • Groin Pain

  • Abdominal Pain 

  • Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction (pubic bone pain)

  • Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS)

  • Vulvodynia (pain in the vulva)

  • Vestibulodynia (pain in the vestibule)

  • Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) 

  • Endometriosis 

  • Dyschezia (pain with a bowel movement)

  • Pudendal nerve irritation/entrapment

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What seems to help the most? A multidisciplinary approach typically gets the best results. Pelvic floor physical therapy can provide manual therapy, exercise, behavioral strategies, pain science education, nervous system down-training, and appropriate referrals to complementary professions/services.

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