Guest guest Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I just wanted to add one more point to what Chelle mentioned - PT can definitely help – but it can also harm. In my case I had to stop PT in the perineum/butt area. I still go to PT for “skin rolling” which releases the connective tissue on my stomach, back and thighs. But she stays completely away from the vulvar/butt area. Also, pain absolutely makes the pelvic muscles clench. Sometime I have to hourly, sometimes by the minute – tell myself to relax the muscles, and to drop the pelvis. Because of my pain, I am constantly clenched, which only makes everything worse. nne If we KNEW the cause, well, again we'd fix it. It makes sense that chronic pelvic pain would aggravate the pelvic floor muscles. It makes sense that walking around " clinching " the muscles due to pain could add more pain. So...if any of you feel like PT is a good option...I say, go for it! There is nothing wrong with trying to rule that out...especially if you have good access to the PT's that are up to date with pelvic floor dysfunction. I wish we had a RULE book that 'would' tell us EXACTLY what to do...but we don't, so do what makes the most sense to each one of you individually...and I truly wish you all the best and so sorry that ANY of us are walking down this road! I pray you'll find at least " some " comfort in knowing you do not suffer alone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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