Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) refers to pain in the pelvic area—including the abdomen, hip, pelvis, vagina, vulva, thighs, buttocks, and rectum—that has been present for at least six months in spite of conventional treatments. CPP is one of the most common medical problems affecting reproductive-aged women today (particularly those age 26 to 30),1 accounting for about 10% of outpatient gynecological visits.2 (Men haven’t been spared either, but they represent a much smaller number of cases.)
CPP may be caused by a variety of gynecologic, urologic, gastrointestinal, or psychosocial issues. At SSPT we provide noninvasive treatment to address CPP caused by spasms, tension, or other musculoskeletal problems of the pelvic floor muscles.
SSPT's approach to treating chronic pelvic pain
We use real-time ultrasound as noninvasive tool to assess and help you train your pelvic floor muscles. Your SSPT therapy to treat chronic pelvic pain may include:
- Pelvic floor muscle training
- Dynamic core stabilization
- Bladder training to mitigate urinary urge and stress incontinence
- Lifestyle modifications, such as postural re-education
1 Jamieson DJ, Steege JF. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, and irritable bowel syndrome in primary care practices. Obstet Gynecol. Jan 1996;87(1):55-8.
2 Reiter RC. Chronic pelvic pain. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1990;33:130-136.
Schedule a real-time ultrasound assessment to evaluate your pelvic floor exercise form. Contact us at 202-463-7611.
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