Common causes of pelvic and abdominal pain include:
- Pelvic floor muscle spasm
- Pudendal neuralgia
- Proctalgia fugax
- Anal fissures
- Scar tissue
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Vaginismus
- Chronic constipation
- Interstitial cystitis
- Chronic prostatitis
All of these conditions can be effectively managed with abdominal pelvic physical therapy. These are complex conditions which require skilled care and collaboration between your therapist and a variety of other healthcare providers. Physical therapy is a key component in pain management and maintaining function when living with chronic pelvic pain conditions.