An overview of the incidence and types of pelvic pain is presented, followed by some practical information concerning the presentation of patients with pelvic pain. Simple physical therapy techniques that are use in treating patients with pelvic pain are also discussed.
Information related to pelvic pain is limited.
Two studies published in 1996 presented staggering statistics. Patient complaints are often unrelated to an identifiable gynecologic or urologic pathology. Many patients seek help for many years until they receive a correct diagnosis and proper treatment. Symptoms are aggravated by many factors that may contradict each other. Some patients report increased pain with sitting, standing, supine, or with changes in position.