Condition · Pelvis
Pelvic Pain
How Myofascial Release addresses it, and what to expect.
Pelvic pain refers to discomfort or pain in the lower part of the abdomen, below the belly button and between the hip bones. It can originate from various organs and structures within the pelvic region, including the reproductive organs (such as the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes in females), the bladder, the intestines, and the muscles and connective tissues in the pelvic floor. Pelvic pain can be acute or chronic and may be caused by a variety of factors, including menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal issues, reproductive system disorders, muscle or ligament strain, and more. It can affect individuals of any gender and age.
Why fascia is involved
The pelvis is the crossroads of the body's fascia.
Everything passes through the pelvis: the fascia of the legs, the spine, the abdomen and the pelvic floor all meet there and share load. A restriction anywhere in that system, from childbirth, surgery, a fall, endometriosis, infection, posture or stress, can create pain that is hard to pin down and that moves between the hips, the lower belly, the tailbone and the groin. Standard imaging often finds nothing because fascia does not show up on it.
A Myofascial Release therapist treats the pelvis as a whole, releasing the pelvic floor, abdomen, hips, sacrum and lower back with sustained, gentle pressure. Because the work reaches the connective tissue itself, it can help when other approaches have plateaued. Many people describe pelvic pain they have lived with for years finally beginning to ease.
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