{"id":220964,"date":"2024-11-10T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e3232af3e5.nxcli.net\/?p=220964"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:48:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:48:06","slug":"understanding-the-unseen-exploring-the-root-causes-of-pelvic-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainstreetpt.net\/sternen-physical-therapy\/understanding-the-unseen-exploring-the-root-causes-of-pelvic-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Unseen: Exploring the Root Causes of Pelvic Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the Sternen Physical Therapy<\/a><\/strong> patients was dealing with persistent pain, and she didn\u2019t know what to do about it. Part of the problem was that the pain was situated in her pelvic area, making it hard to talk about. But a visit to our team helped her better understand pelvic pain causes\u2013and how to say goodbye to pelvic pain for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why you might experience pelvic pain. Some of them, such as endometriosis or pelvic organ prolapse, have a clear diagnosis. Other times, your pelvic pain may stem from issues with the pelvic structure itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step in addressing pelvic pain is uncovering its cause. In the case of our patient, the muscles in her pelvic floor had become overly tight due to giving birth the year before. A program of targeted pelvic floor exercises, combined with myofascial release, helped ease those restrictions\u2013and her pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to learn more about pelvic pain causes? Keep reading\u2013or make an appointment at our Cleveland clinic to discuss your particular symptoms in a discreet, nonjudgemental space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pelvic Floor and How It Can Cause Pelvic Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your pelvic floor<\/a> is a sling of muscles situated in your pelvic cavity. You can\u2019t see these muscles, but they play a significant role in your health. They\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n