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Pelvic Pain: When to Seek Help

Pelvis bones in female

Many women suffer from pelvic, vaginal, abdominal or rectal pain. They often undergo many tests and even invasive surgeries to try and fix this problem, but continue to suffer from pain. Many women are afraid to even approach the subject with their physicians because they are ashamed or embarrassed. Pain in these regions is not normal and it will likely not go away on its own. Pain is usually a sign of an underlying problem that needs to be addressed.

Causes of pain in these regions can be related to tissue damage and scar tissue build-up from child-birth or previous surgeries or trauma, organ prolapse, or simply too much tension in your pelvic floor muscles, the ones that support our reproductive organs and control bladder and bowel function. If you feel lower abdominal, lower back or vaginal pain or pressure while on the toilet or during intercourse, it is likely you will need Pelvic Therapy. A physical therapist specialized in pelvic health can help diagnose and treat the cause of your pain.

Other signs of pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions are urinary retention, constipation, incontinence, feeling like you can’t fully empty your bladder, or that it takes a while to get the stream of urine started once you’re sitting on the toilet. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or any pain in the pelvic or nearby regions, contact your physician and request a referral to see a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist. No women should be suffering from unnecessary pain, nor should they be ashamed to seek help for it.

About the Author - Reyna Bucknell

Reyna Bucknell earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in the beginning of 2016 from the University of St. Augustine. She specializes in Orthopedics and enjoys working with patients of all ages. She also focuses on Pelvic Rehabilitation, and is working on completing the extensive certification process. Reyna is originally from New Orleans, but she grew up in Venezuela where she became fluent in Spanish. She enjoys traveling to new places, learning new and better techniques for treating her patients, and taking her dog to the beach. She has always had a passion for helping others. She underwent physical therapy herself in 2007, which inspired her to attain her doctorate so she can help other people achieve their physical goals and get back to the lives they enjoy living. She joined the ProActive team in October 2018.