Four ideas you may be getting wrong about pelvic pain treatment

Your pelvis is an important region of the body that contains several important organs and supports your upper body weight. Pain and stiffness in the pelvis can make it difficult to participate in physical activities or simply stand up.

Physical therapists can treat a variety of conditions that cause pelvic pain. However, if you have misconceptions about physical therapy treatment for pelvic pain, you might hesitate to ever schedule an appointment. 

Below are four misconceptions about pelvic pain treatment that may be preventing you from getting the help you need: 

1. Pelvic pain treatment is only for women

Pelvic pain is more common in women due to female-specific conditions like pregnancy or menstruation, but it can still affect men. Pelvic pain includes stretches and tears in the muscles of your pelvic region and it may include joint pain. These are conditions that affect both men and women.

2. Pelvic exercises are not safe for pregnant women

Pelvic pain is common in pregnant women due to the changes in their body. Women who are pregnant may be concerned about how exercising can affect their health and their baby’s well-being. Physical therapists have methods that are safe for pregnant women that can help reduce pelvic pain and improve the strength of the pelvic floor, so there is nothing to be concerned about. 

3. You don’t need physical therapy if you’re having surgery

Some conditions that cause pelvic pain are only treatable with surgery. These are usually conditions that affect the organs like appendicitis or a hernia. While physical therapists don’t directly treat these conditions, they can still help. Physical therapists can help you recover after your surgery to prevent the buildup of scar tissue and reduce pain. 

4. Treatment is only for reducing pelvic pain

While you can certainly visit a physical therapist for reducing pelvic pain, that’s not all they can do. You may also want to visit a physical therapist to prevent pain from developing in the first place. This is good for women who are pregnant and wish to avoid the kind of pelvic pain that can frequently develop during pregnancy.

Athletes may also visit a physical therapist for improving the strength and flexibility of their pelvic muscles to improve athletic performance. 

Visit Advent Physical Therapy for pelvic pain treatment

Our physical therapists at Advent Physical Therapy are experienced in treating a variety of conditions that cause pelvic pain. If you have pelvic pain that is affecting your ability to move or support your upper body, our team is ready to help. Contact us today for more information about treating pelvic pain or to schedule an initial appointment.