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If you’ve got a nagging pain deep in your pelvis or a recurring ache – it’s very tempting to think it’s nothing and will simply sort itself out. Or, you might blame it on “a bit of trapped wind” or “IBS playing up,” or tell yourself it’s just a “passing spasm” or the kind of ache you just have to learn to put up with…
What Is Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain is any pain felt in the lowest part of your abdomen and pelvis, between your hips and below your belly button. It is a common symptom that can affect people of all genders, though some causes are specific to men or women.
The pain itself can vary widely. It may be:
- Sudden and sharp (acute) or long-lasting and persistent (chronic). Chronic pelvic pain is defined as any pain in the pelvis that lasts for six months or more.
- Dull, heavy, or aching
- A sharp, stabbing, or burning sensation
- A cramping or throbbing feeling that may come and go
- Felt only during certain activities, such as when urinating or during sex
What Are The Common Causes Of Pelvic Pain
Some of the common causes for pelvic pain include the following: fascial restrictions, intestinal problems, sndometriosis, fibroids, Pelvis disorders, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ovulation pain, scar tissue or adhesions, adenomyosis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), menstrual cramps, ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, appendicitis, hernia, muscle spasms in the pelvic floor, prostatitis and prostate problems, urinary tract infection (UTI), interstitial cystitis, kidney stones, and ovarian mass. Pelvic pain is a widespread problem but you must seek professional attention for it if it’s happening regularly.
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When you have pain in your pelvis or in the lowest part of your abdomen, it is called pelvic pain. It’s mostly in the lower abdomen area that pelvic pain occurs. Pelvic pain might refer to symptoms from ligaments and muscles in the pelvis arising from the digestive, urinary, or reproductive systems, or from ligaments and muscles in the pelvis. It can spread to your thighs, lower back, or buttocks. You might have a steady pain, or it might come and go. It can be a dull pain that is spread out, or a sharp and stabbing pain in a specific spot. The pain can get in the way of your daily activities when it is severe. The path to healing from pelvic pain is myofascial release therapy at Southwest Physical Therapy.