Pelvic Pain

Dyspareunia and Pelvic Floor Tension Problems

Pelvic pain is a complex problem and affects both men and women. Many people are living lives of quite desperation, not knowing who to talk to about this problem. They may be ashamed, afraid, or simply not know what to do.
Imbalances in the pelvic musculature, adhesions, skeletal or tailbone misalignment, and scars can lead to intolerance of penetration of the vagina, also known as dyspareunia.
Pelvic pain can also cause discomfort when seated in chairs, wearing clothing, going to the bathroom, or participating in exercise. Physical therapy helps to return the body to proper alignment and normal internal tension. There are no medications or invasive procedures used, and the patient is always in charge of the pace of the therapy, depending on their own tolerances.
Men can suffer from pelvic pain due to disease or surgery. Many times a man can be treated for “chronic prostatitis”, which may really be in the pelvic floor.
Ria has been treating pelvic pain and dysfunction since 1998. She uses a combination of manual therapy, posture, breathing, exercise, and self-therapy to restore function. Sometimes it is best that the patient is also exploring stress management, counseling, and medical interventions alongside physical therapy.

Coccydynia / Coccygodynia / Tailbone Pain

The tailbone or coccyx is located between the buttocks. Pain in this area is referred to as coccygodynia or coccydynia. Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Coccydynia is often caused by an injury, but it may occur seemingly spontaneously.
The pain is often increased by sitting, going from sitting to standing, or having a bowel movement. When a person sits, the tailbone is supposed to flex under the body and when a person stands up, it is supposed to extend back. Sometimes the tailbone can become stiff or out of place. If it gets into the wrong position or moves poorly, the discomfort can be merely irritating or quite painful.
Ria treats the tailbone with manual therapy, with the goal of putting the tailbone back into alignment and restoring proper motion. There is usually some improvement the first time, so some patients only need one treatment, but most will need a few treatments in order to feel full relief
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