This uncommon pelvic condition may seem alarming, but physical therapy offers relief
Are you experiencing chronic pain in your pelvic region? Have you been unable to determine the cause? There’s a chance you may be suffering from pudendal neuralgia, a relatively rare condition resulting from injury or compression of the pudendal nerve. At Beyond Physical Therapy in Franklin and Spring Hill, TN, we can help you to manage pain from pudendal neuralgia so you can live a full, healthy life.
What is pudendal neuralgia?
Pudendal neuralgia is a chronic pelvic pain primarily affecting women, although men can also experience the condition. The pudendal nerve is a major nerve supplying the lower buttocks, perineum, area around the anus and rectum, and genitals. When that nerve is damaged due to childbirth, trauma, or surgical procedures, the pain can be intense.
The most common symptom is burning, tingling, or numbing pain in the areas served by the pudendal nerve. This pain is most acute when sitting and generally worsens throughout the day. However, it reduces or even disappears when standing or lying down.
Other symptoms include sexual dysfunction, painful intercourse, and feeling the need to urinate frequently or urgently.
Because pudendal neuralgia affects the pelvis, discussing symptoms and seeking relief can be difficult. However, the therapists at Beyond Physical Therapy are dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable environment where we can help relieve your pain.
How physical therapy can help alleviate your pain
Physical therapy is an effective way of managing the pain associated with pudendal neuralgia. We’ll start with a movement assessment to identify movement patterns that may be contributing to your pain, offering modifications to help relieve your symptoms. If certain activities or positions worsen the pain, we’ll work with you to develop alternatives.
In addition to lifestyle modifications, we’ll show you how to relax the pelvic floor muscles and relieve pressure from the pudendal nerve, helping to reduce pain. You can ease pain through gentle exercises and stretches without relying on drugs or other invasive treatments.
Request an appointment at Beyond Physical Therapy today
You don’t have to live with intense pelvic pain. If you’re struggling with pudenda neuralgia, request an appointment with Beyond Physical Therapy in Franklin and Spring Hill, TN today!
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