Patent ID: 7963977
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for the relief of pelvic region symptoms relating to diseases, disorders, syndromes and conditions of the pelvic region by targeted internal therapy, said method comprising the steps of: locating one or more intra-rectal or intra-vaginal treatment points within the vaginal or rectal cavity of a human subject, said treatment points being selected from the group consisting of locations of muscle spasms, trigger points and sites of said symptoms; providing a handheld device comprising a body portion having first and second ends, said handheld device being integrally formed from a nonporous material capable of holding temperature and transmitting heat or cold energy to tissue, one of said device ends terminating in a generally bulbous tip; treating said device to raise or lower the temperature of the device; inserting said first end into the subject's rectal or vaginal cavity and thereby bringing the inserted first end into contact with one of the treatment points; maintaining contact with the treatment point to cause a therapeutic response to occur; and applying pressure to said treatment point in contact with said inserted first end by manually asserting lateral pressure near said second end, wherein said body portion is sized and configured to permit, while said first end is maintained in contact with said treatment point, said second end to extend out of the cavity of the subject a sufficient amount to enable said subject to grasp said body portion and manipulate said device to transfer lateral pressure to said treatment point.