Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain is one of the most common medical problems affecting women today. Nearly 15% of all American women ages 18-50 suffer from chronic pelvic pain. A significant number of men also experience pelvic pain. It is estimated up to 50 % of all men at some time in their lives suffer from benign prostatitis. There is a tremendous personal cost for those who suffer with this problem, including an inability to participate in usual activities, being emotionally upset and experiencing painful intercourse. We provide a safe and caring atmosphere in which these conditions can be addressed and effectively treated.

When should I seek treatment?

We provide treatment for men and women for the following problems:

• Urinary incontinence
• Fecal incontinence
• Painful intercourse
• Painful scars
• Pregnancy related swelling or back pain
• Scars from episiotomy or delivery lacerations/tears
• Endometriosis
• Tailbone pain
• Pelvic pain interfering with activity or sleep
• Post surgery complications
• Organ prolapse

Treatment Includes

Manual Therapies

Hands on Techniques: Nothing can replace the power of touch in the healing process. We incorporate manual techniques that optimize the rehab process. Our staff has extensive training in:

• Myofascial release
• Craniosacral therapy
• Lymphatic drainage
• Orthopedic manual therapy

Education

Behavior modification is critical to the rehab process in treating urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. We emphasize education because we want the patient to be able to manage their problem independently.

• Bladder retraining
• Education in anatomy, nature of the problem, and self management skills
• Relaxation

Exercise

We use biofeedback as part of our retraining program for pelvic floor dysfunction. Our program involves reconditioning as well as functional retraining.

• Muscle retraining and reconditioning
• Education in the use of devices to assist with home program (electrical stimulation, dilators, perionometers)
• Self stretching techniques
• Stabilization exercises

Modalities

We have the standard physical therapy modalities available to address pain and swelling.

• 3D Biofeedback
• Ultrasound
• Electrical stimulation

Expected Treatment Outcomes

• Decreased incontinence
• Decreased pain
• Better understanding and control of the problem
• Improved ability to participate in desired activities
• Independence in self-management, including exercise and behavior modification and improved pre and post surgery results