Pelvic Pain

About Pelvic Pain

Pain and dysfunction of pelvic region are painful and uncomfortable for many people. Due to this reason, mild symptoms and discomfort of pelvic region causes unbearable pain with unmanageable and embarrassing symptoms before acquiring help.

Pelvic region has a complex anatomy and many things can be cause of pain and dysfunction of pelvic region. The problem can only be resolved after identification of the exact cause of pain. Steroid injections, drugs and manual therapy can reduce symptoms and pain, but the condition is not resolved, and the patient undergoes vicious cycle therapy and pain.

How Treatment At IPRC Is Different From Conventional Physical Therapy

Many traditional one-size-fit-all approaches fails to get rid of the exact cause of pelvic pain and dysfunction. These approaches work on reduction of symptoms without treating the root source of your pelvic pain.

Our experts at IPRC believes that pain in pelvic region is mostly caused by trigger points that are present along the pudendal nerve or deep in pelvis. Basically, these trigger points are reaction of instability of spine and locomotor system, deficits in the generation of intra-abdominal pressure and hip dysfunction.

This is mostly due to:

Disruption of different forces in intra-pelvic and intra-abdominal cavities.
Motor system inability to coordinate spinal and postural stabilization with excretory, sexual, and breathing function.
Dysfunction of hip muscles due to prolonged sitting and gait abnormalities.
Sedentary lifestyle and poor posture.
Poor coping strategies and stress

Symptoms, Causes And Risk Factors Of Pelvic Pain

Symptoms

Genital area pain
Perineum pain
Pain in rectum
Pelvic pain
Pain during sexual intercourse
Urine leaking while performing exercise
Leakage occurring with sneezing, coughing, and laughing.
Problems with emptying bowel and bladder
Hip or low back pain
Prolapsed uterus
Prolapsed internal organs

Causes

Poor posture of lower back and pelvis.
Trauma and injury
Increased weight or obesity
Surgery
Inactive lifestyle
High impact exercise or physical activity
Pregnancy and childbirth

Risk Factors

Increased age
Overweight and obesity
Pregnancy and childbirth
Chronic constipation
Chronic coughing
Atrophy of pelvic muscles post menopause
Pelvic surgery or radiations
Enlarged prostate
Smoking

Accurate Diagnosis Of Pelvic Pain Lead To Successful Treatment

Appropriate clinical examination and assessment is important for diagnosis of pelvic pain and dysfunction. Diagnosis usually begins with physical examination and medical history of pelvic floor, pelvis, hip, and low back. Physical therapist may ask detailed information about abnormalities with childbearing and pregnancies. At IPRC, our physiotherapist conducts objective and comprehensive examination to properly diagnose the pelvic dysfunction.

Treatment Of Pelvic Pain At IPRC

Physical Therapy Exercises

Exercises aims at increasing strength of different connective tissues and muscles that stabilize and support your pelvis. These exercises will improve stability and mobility and will help in relieving nerve pain. Postural correction is also important so that pelvis and surrounding structures are realigned.

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is a hands on technique to body tissues which increases mobility. ROM is also increased with the help of manual therapy. Joint mobilization will improve both stability and mobility.

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)

DNS technique will help in restoring innate functional movement patterns by stimulation of central nervous system in retraining of neurophysiological patterns of your locomotion system. It will also help in correction of motor deficiencies.

Passive Treatments

Evidence proved that by utilizing passive treatment modalities like electrotherapy, manual therapy and tapping will provide additional benefits when use in combination with therapeutic exercises.

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic ultrasound to reduce pain, increase circulation and relax tissue tension.

Interferential Current (IFC)

Interferential current (IFC) is electrical muscle stimulation to relieve pain and promote faster healing of our patients.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS is used to slow down the pain signals that goes to brain and spinal cord which may help in muscle relaxation and reducing pain.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy helps in improving blood flow and reducing symptoms. it also aids in relaxation and facilitates healing process.

Dry Needling

Dry needling is used for the relieve of muscular spasm and stiffness. It breaks trigger points which are tiny knots in your muscles.

Get Personalized Pelvic Pain Treatment That Is Designed For You

At IPRC, we take One-on-one approach for each patient care. We are fully aware that each patient has unique condition and anatomy, so we tailor individualized and personalized treatment approach that is specifically designed to treat your pelvic pain.
Our experience of combining modern technology and innovative treatment approach make IPRC the best clinic for physical therapy and rehabilitation of pelvic floor pain and dysfunction.

Benefits From Our Non-invasive Therapy

The connective tissue and muscles of pelvic floor makes a hammock that runs from your tailbone to the pubic bone, forming separation between pelvic bowl and perineal region. Your pelvic floor provides support for bladder, intestine and uterus and its muscles control bowel, bladder, and sexual control.
The first sign of pelvic floor dysfunction is bowel and bladder leakage, constipation and urinary hesitancy.
High-impact activities and sports like gymnastic and running usually create downward pressure on muscles of pelvic floor, putting athletes at high risk for developing pelvic floor dysfunction. Pregnancy and childbirth increase risk for pelvic dysfunction and pain.
Pelvic pain that persists for a period of six months or longer is referred to as chronic pelvic pain (CPP) that can badly interfere with your everyday activities. Chronic pelvic pain is more common among women and accounts for 10% gynecologist visits.
We understand that pelvic floor muscles are not the exact cause of pain. Pelvic pain usually originates from gait abnormalities and imbalances in low back and hip, that interferes with the ability of your body to balance intra-abdominal and intra-pelvic pressure. Proper physical therapy and rehabilitation provides the exact solution of your pelvic pain and dysfunction.

Prevention Of Pelvic Pain And Dysfunction

Lifestyle modification plays an important role in the prevention of low back pain. Properly hydrating your body and eating organic food will help in avoiding bowel and urinary issues that causes pelvic pain. Regular exercise will help in strengthening the pelvic and core muscles and will promote healthy functioning. Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and reducing stress level are lifestyle modifications you can take to prevent pelvic pain and dysfunction. By staying active and fit during pregnancy will reduce your risk of getting pelvic problems and issues. By eating organic food and proper hydration will help in avoiding constipation.

Get Pain Free Pelvic Pain Treatment That Really Works

Proper physical therapy for pelvic floor will help to eliminate pain and dysfunction for good. Conventional medicine aims at managing and reducing symptoms without identifying and addressing underlying cause. Many of our patients use narcotic pain medications and steroid injections and even surgeries before approaching to us for help. Our advance technologies and transformative therapy will help in eradicating the root cause of your pelvic dysfunction and pain so that you can enjoy pain free and active lifestyle.
At IPRC, we use holistic care and individualized treatment approach for patients and never use cookie cutter exercises to achieve optimal and best results. We properly examine patient and provide one -on-one physical therapy based on proper diagnosis. The custom design and personalized treatment is utilized for addressing unique condition of patients make IPRC the number one clinic for treating pelvic pain. The treatment approach at IPRC goes beyond management of pain, to regenerate tissues and promote faster healing.

Dr. Aleem Certifications In Physical Therapy

Certified Mulligan Practitioner

He is also Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) in 2020. Mulligan Manual therapy is used to treat pain and injuries like back pain, neck pain, upper and lower extremities injuries. It reduces pain and improves mobility and range of motion. Mulligan concepts include natural apophyseal glides (NAGS), Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGS) and Mobilization with Movement (MWM) to treat variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Aleem is only CMP of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

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Dr. Aleem also delivers lecture on ergonomics at corporate sector in whole Pakistan including Telenor, PTCL and Ufone.