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Women’s Health – Pelvic Pain and Physical Therapy

What is Pelvic Pain?

A person experiencing pelvic pain can often feel the tightness of the pelvic floor muscles. Though the condition is more common among women, men can also be affected and while the pain varies from person to person and it usually gives a burning, sharp, stabbing or aching pain.

What are the Causes of Pelvic Pain?

There are many diseases and conditions that can cause pelvic pain. Some of the causes of pelvic pain include:

  • Pregnancy
  • Childbirth
  • Prolapse-when pelvic floor muschels and ligaments stretch and weaken and no longer are strong enough to support the uterus.
  • Imbalance of the pelvic muscles
  • Weak pelvic floor muscles
  • Pelvic joint tissues

What are the Signs of Pelvic Pain?

There are many signs that appear and indicate the presence of pelvic pain in your body. In order to identify the red flags, you must be aware of them. A red flag is often an indication that you need to visit the therapist.

Some of the red flags, signs, and symptoms of pelvic pain are given below:

  1. Pain during intercourse
  2. Imbalance while walking
  3. Frequent urination
  4. Difficulties in walking
  5. Difficulties in sleeping
  6. Difficult to sit for long hours
  7. Pain while urinating
  8. Numbness in the pelvic region during exercise
  9. Constipation

How Experts can Help?

Physical therapy can help people regardless of age and will help alleviate pelvic pain and restore strength in the affected muscles. The physical therapists at Fusion Physical Therapy focus on restoring the flexibility of the muscles and joints. Our trained physical therapists will also perform a thorough examination in order to reach the root cause of the pain and determine the best course of action. Once a thorough examination has been performed, the physical therapists at Fusion Physical Therapy will partner with you to create a customized treatment plan. The customized treatment plan might include:

  • kegel exercises-contracting and relaxing of the pelvic floor muscles
  • manual therapy-massaging or stretching to help with blood circulation, mobility or posture
  • pelvic floor biofeedback-technique that helps the patient see how the pelvic floor muscles are working

Contact us today to speak with one of our trained physical therapists or to book an appointment.

Pelvic Pain and Physical Therapy

Pelvic Pain and Physical TherapyPelvic pain is a condition that has become very common among the millennials across the globe especially the ones between the age of 18 and 50. Pelvic pain is usually associated with the tightness of the pelvic floor muscles among other causes. It is felt around the pelvis and genital regions. Many people have been treated of this condition by visiting Fusion Physical Therapy and you can, as well, say goodbye to pelvic pain.

Our expert physical therapists will help in restoring strength to the weak pelvic muscles and flexibility to the rigid joints to ensure you are pain-free. Pelvic pain is felt differently by various people where other feel it like a burning, stabbing, sharp, needles, pins and/or aching pains. But what causes this kind of pain?

Causes of Pelvic Pain

This condition is common in both men and women though it is more prevalent in females. Some of the areas that a patient feels pain are buttocks, hip, pubic bone, pelvis, joints, tailbone, lower abdomen, and lower back. Others feel a heaviness and/or hardness in the pelvic area. Our physical therapists carry out a detailed diagnosis on a patient to get the cause of the pain so as to determine the treatment method. Some of the causes of pelvic pain include:

  • Weak pelvic floor muscles
  • Imbalance of the pelvic muscles
  • Pregnancy
  • Childbirth
  • Pressure on the pelvis nerves
  • A disease
  • Prolapse
  • Pelvic joint issues

Signs and Symptoms of Pelvic Pain

There are some red flags that should make you seek for clarification to a qualified physical therapist to determine whether you’re having pelvic pain. The contact line is always open at Fusion Physical Therapy waiting for your question and/or any other inquiry. Here are the red flags for this condition:

  • Imbalance when walking
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Inability to sit for long hours
  • Difficulties in walking and even sleeping
  • Pain when urinating
  • Increased urination frequency
  • Constipation
  • Pain and/or numbness in the pelvic when bending or doing other exercises

Our Diagnosis

Our friendly, caring and trained physical therapists get an extensive history of your health; carry out a physical examination and tests to determine the cause of your pain and treatment necessary. Some of the treatment administered include biofeedback, therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy, relaxation exercises, manual therapy, postural education, and teach you some lifestyle changes to make. Contact us today and book your appointment to start your journey to freedom.

Women’s Health and Physical Therapy

Women's Health and Physical TherapyPelvic pain is becoming more and more discussed among women as well as urinary and/or bowel incontinence. All of these symptoms are a result of pelvic floor dysfunction which is caused by pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, chronic coughing, chronic constipation, trauma as well as aging. At Fusion Physical Therapy our women’s health physical therapist, Jackie Saravane can help!

A women’s health physical therapist can help you alleviate pelvic floor pain as they understand the impact of hormones and how they impact a condition, injury or dysfunction as well as the recovery process. They also realize that each woman is very different and they come with many different concerns that range in ages from young athletes to postmenopausal women. For example, a younger active athletic female requires a very different treatment than a pregnant woman or a woman who has already delivered a baby.

Many young athletic females experience foot, knee and back pain which tends to limit their ability to perform at a high level. I bet you weren’t aware that foot and knee pain can be caused by back pain. This type of problem is identified by our trained women’s health therapist as she has the knowledge and competency to identify these problems and address them which in turn allows you the ability to recover quickly.

Pregnant women and those who have experienced child birth most likely have experienced pelvic pain along with back pain as pregnancy and childbirth place a significant amount of strain on a woman’s body, especially the pelvic floor. Challenging and difficult deliveries can result in pelvic pain, incontinence or even pelvic organ prolapse. Our skilled women’s physical therapist can help by:

  • reducing pelvic and back pain that was caused during pregnancy
  • improving the stability of the pelvis
  • eliminating incontinence and pain
  • preventing the need for surgery or even medication

Jackie Saravane also treats the following symptoms:

  • Bowel Incontinence
  • Constipation
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Lymphedema
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Urinary Incontinence

Contact Jackie today at 580-699-5455 or visit us at https://lawtonphysicaltherapy.com/book-an-appointment/ to make an appointment with Jackie Saravane, our trained women’s health physical therapist, who will partner with you to create a customized treatment plan.