Pelvic Pain Syndromes
What are they? How do we treat them?
Pelvic floor muscles help control bladder and bowel function and support the internal pelvic organs. If the pelvic floor muscles are too loose or too weak functionally, urinary incontinence (accidental leakage) may result.
If the pelvic floor muscles are too tight (in a state of continuous increased muscle tone or intermittent muscle spasms) painful pelvic syndromes, or urinary or bowel obstruction can result. Pelvic pain syndromes include coccygodynia, vaginismus, vulvadynia, vestibulitis, etc.
With physiotherapy treatment it is possible to learn to control the contraction, the relaxation and the resting tone of these muscles. Treatment of pelvic muscle imbalances can also be an integral part of correcting complicated conditions of low back, hip and sacro-iliac pain.
Martha Nihls is a physiotherapist with a keen interest in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. She has completed specialized training and continuing education qualifications in both this field and orthopaedic manipulation physiotherapy. She works collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals in a team approach. The sensitive nature of pelvic dysfunction disorders is considered with understanding and with respect for privacy and dignity.
Contact Comox Physiotherapy Clinic:
Phone: (250) 339 - 6221
Fax: (250) 339 - 6379
Email: Comox Physiotherapy Clinic
Mail: 1822 - Unit C, Comox Ave., Comox, B.C., V9M 3M7
Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada