Pelvic Pain

Pelvic Pain Disorders

• Coccydynia: Pain in and around the coccyx (​tailbone).
• Dyspareunia: Pain during sexual intercourse at sexual entry (penetration) or deep pain during shearing.
• Interstitial cystitis (IC /Painful Bladder Syndrome): Discomfort, pressure, tenderness, or pain in the bladder, lower abdomen, and pelvic area – can be mild or severe.
• Levator ani spasm: Perineal pain caused by involuntary muscle spasm of the Levator Ani muscle.
• Myalgia (muscle pain) /Myositis (muscle inflammation).
• Scar and myofascial conditions: Restrictions from C-sections, abdominal surgeries, vaginal scar, cancer-related treatments.
• Prostatitis pelvic pain: Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis is a common male genitourinary condition characterized by episodes of pain and discomfort that come and go unpredictably. It may also involve inflammation and difficulties with urination.
• Prolapse: One or more of the pelvic organs descend out of their normal position into the vaginal canal.
• Pudendal neuralgia: Pain radiating along the nerve without demonstrable compromise of the nerve structure.
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: Misalignment or abnormal movement of the two large joints in the lower back on either side of the tailbone.
• Vaginismus: Involuntary tightening of the vagina. Usually during intercourse or when inserting tampons. Often caused by muscle spasms.
• Vulvodynia: Chronic pain or discomfort around the opening of the vagina (vulva).

Pelvic Pain Symptoms

• Pain in the abdomen between the lower ribs and groin.
• Pain in the region of the anus or rectum.
• Pain in the back from the waist to tailbone – including flanks and buttocks.
• Myalgia (muscle pain) /Myositis (muscle inflammation).
• Pain in the region of the groin, genitals or perineum.
• Pain with symptoms referred along the penis and into the tip of the penis.
• Pain that occurs in or around one or both testicles.