Pelvic pain is more common than you may think. In men pelvic pain is estimated to affect between 2-16% of the population in the United States with prostatitis being the most common diagnosis treated in men under 50. Pelvic pain has many different presentations, triggers, and treatment modalities. It may be related to posture, breathing, referred muscle pain from the pelvic floor and/or surrounding muscles. Nerve irritation and entrapment may be contributing factors as well as fascial restrictions, vascular considerations, urinary and gastrointestinal system impairments. Abdominal or pelvic surgery can contribute to pelvic pain secondary to tissue trauma, alterations in anatomy and connective tissue, scarring and adhesion formation. Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including interstitial cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, prostatitis, and irritable bowel syndrome are known contributing factors for pelvic pain.

How Physical Therapy Can Help:

A complete history is important so that we can determine possible sources for your pain, how the pain is impacting your quality of life, and what your immediate and long term goals are. Systematically we evaluate the musculoskeletal, neurological, visceral (organ), and fascial systems that are likely contributing to your symptoms. We treat through a biopsychosocial philosophy meaning we address how the pain is impacting you on a social and emotional level. We work to establish pain free movement and empowerment in your treatment program. We work with additional providers as necessary to address sources of pain that cannot be fully resolved through physical therapy management.