If you are a woman suffering from occasional or chronic pelvic pain, especially pelvic pain with intercourse, physical therapy and Softwave therapy can help.
At New You Health and Wellness, we believe that this topic should not be one that women should be embarrassed talking about – in fact, many women experience pain during intercourse but don’t seek help because they don’t know what will help or are embarrassed to talk to someone about it. Many have also been told there was nothing they could do about it. However, our Wauwatosa, WI physical therapists and functional medicine practitioners are here to start the conversation of how to relieve your pain with intercourse so you can enjoy being intimate with your partner.
Pain with intercourse is commonly referred to as “dyspareunia.” According to Healthline, dyspareunia can be defined as:
“the term for recurring pain in the genital area or within the pelvis during sexual intercourse. The pain can be sharp or intense. It can occur before, during, or after sexual intercourse.”
Pelvic pain can occur for a vast number of reasons, and a certain pelvic therapy known as “pelvic floor rehabilitation” and Softwave therapy can help reduce or eliminate the pain and symptoms you are experiencing. Contact us today for more information.
A common treatment for pelvic pain is known as pelvic floor rehabilitation.
This specific form of physical therapy works on strengthening or relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor and making biomechanical changes to support the ligaments of the pelvis as well. When muscles in the pelvic area become tight or weak, your daily life can be greatly affected, as this region helps in supporting the core of your body and is an integral part of everyday movement. Therefore, tight or weak pelvic floor muscles could lead to pain with intercourse.
It is important to note that there are also a wide variety of conditions that could lead to pain with intercourse, and our Wauwatosa, WI physical therapists can help diagnose the root of the problem before providing treatment.
One of our dedicated physical therapists or functional medicine practitioners will evaluate your medical history and provide an examination to determine what specific type of treatment you’ll need. Some common techniques used during pelvic floor rehabilitation include:
Painful Intercourse can be caused by any of the following issues:
A full examination by a physician is recommended to rule out any medical issues that would require immediate attention. Once an acute issue is ruled out, our pelvic health specialists can address other less obvious underlying issues that may be contributing to painful intercourse that is chronic in nature.
A treatment plan would then be designed for your specific situation which may include pelvic floor therapy, SoftWave treatments, lifestyle interventions, and other interventions that can contribute to decreased inflammation and improved function and reduced pain with sexual activities.
If you are experiencing pain with intercourse, you are not alone. At New You Health and Wellness, we are here to help make your daily life as comfortable as possible.
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