Pudendal Neuralgia
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However, with our specialized physical therapy that targets the specific issues of the pelvic floor, many patients find significant relief and start feeling better again.
Symptoms of Pudendal Neuralgia
- Persistent pelvic pain
- Burning sensation along the nerve path
- Increased pain when sitting
- Pain during sexual activity
- Tingling or numbness in the genital area
- Difficulty with urination or bowel movements
- Severe pain that can radiate to the legs
- Discomfort that worsens towards the end of the day
- Sudden, sharp nerve pain
- Aching or throbbing in the pelvic floor
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The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Pudendal Neuralgia
Here’s how your pelvic floor can contribute to this condition:
- Tension and Tightness: Sometimes, the pelvic muscles can get really tight due to stress, overactivity, or after an injury. This tightness can put pressure on the pudendal nerve, causing a lot of pain that might be felt during activities such as sitting or sexual activity, or even when going to the bathroom.
- Weak Muscles: On the flip side, if these muscles are weak, they don’t do a great job at supporting the pelvic organs. This can cause the pelvic structure to become less stable, putting extra pressure on the pudendal nerve and increasing the pain.
- Muscle Spasms: Imagine sudden, unexpected muscle contractions in this area—it’s as uncomfortable as it sounds. These spasms can cause sharp, intense pain.
- Nerve Compression: If the pelvic floor muscles aren’t functioning optimally, they can press on the pudendal nerve. Over time, this pressure not only hurts but reduces the nerve’s ability to function correctly.
- Reduced Blood Flow: Good blood flow keeps the pelvic area healthy. If the pelvic floor muscles aren’t working right, they can impact blood circulation, leading to pain from not getting enough oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help
What to Expect During Your Sessions
During Your Initial Appointment
These internal manual techniques are applied to the structures of the pelvis. This includes the pelvic floor muscles, nerves, and bones. We also want you to be as comfortable as possible during the session – you have the right to refuse any treatment at any time without explanation.
During Your Additional Appointments
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Beyond Basics: We Can Help
Since 2003, Beyond Basics has been a place of hope and healing for our patients. We believe skilled and compassionate healing can restore your body’s harmony and balance. Founder, Amy Stein, and co-founder, Corey Hazama are renowned experts and leaders in pelvic floor PT.
The skilled physical therapists at Beyond Basics receive extensive training to qualify them to be the world’s leaders in pelvic floor rehabilitation. All of our therapists have been carefully selected to work at Beyond Basics because they possess the right expertise, kindness, and empathy to allow them to excel at our practice. Our therapists have completed hundreds of additional hours outside of their doctorates both internally and externally through institutes such as Herman and Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association, to help hone their practice and provide exceptional treatment efficiently and compassionately. In addition to being the world’s first and foremost experts in pelvic floor dysfunction, our individual therapists have cultivated additional skills unique to their own personal interests. Read more about each one of our therapists here LINK TO BIO
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Frequently Asked Questions
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With consistent and specialized therapy, many patients experience substantial improvements and regain their quality of life.
