Pelvic/Coccyx Pain Relief
Chronic Pelvic pain is considered 5-10% of all gynaecological consultations in North America, more common in the female population, although certain percentage of males also experience some form of pelvic pain.
In females the causes can be from a structural issues related to physical injuries, falls ,abnormal curvature of the spine, hip joint, weakness in pelvic floor muscles, improper posture, pregnancies. It can also be related to other causes like endometriosis, changes in female reproductive organs, fibroids, sexual transmitted disease, tumours, digestive issues, irritable bowel syndrome among other conditions.
Chronic Pelvic pain can present with discomfort during urination, pain during sex, irregular menstrual periods, painful menstruation, menstrual cramps, bloating, and back pain.
Coccyx or Tailbone pain can derived from many causes, pregnancy, falls, overweight, sitting for long time, history of pelvic, hip or back pain. The tailbone or Coccyx is the end piece of the spine, due to these aggravating factors, the coccyx can become inflammed (Coccydinia) and cause a constant pain..
No matter what is the source of the chronic pelvic or Coccyx pain, the Osteopathic approach is very effective treatment for pain relief, recovery, and also as a holistic approach to treat the root of the problem. External and Internal pelvic visceral organs like the Kidneys, Peritoneum, Root of mesentery, Small and Large intestine Bladder, Uterus, ovaries, Prostate can be affected and can inhibit proper functioning or the other way around, malpositioning, adhesions, scar tissue in or around these organs can affect the pelvic and Coccyx proper function. In some cases , they can have a negative effect on fertility issues. Whenever there is a dysfunction, the body will compensate, and compensation often causes problem and inflammation in other structures, thus by treating the client concerns with manipulations to release restrictions and correct imbalances in the pelvic and Coccyx, the body will readjust and heal by itself.
Calming the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for relaxation, conserving energy and keep harmony with all the body's funtions. Client can obtain a total balance of structural pelvic conditions and also with soothing calming manipulations of the nervous system as these individuals may also be affected in an emotional , and psychological way. Osteopathy has an positive effect on balancing hormones and reducing inflammation. It balances all the systems of the body for optimum function.
Gerardo Ponce is a Licensed Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, holding a BioScience Degree, He has extensive clinical experience in manual medicine
References:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptom-checker/pelvic-pain-female-adult/related-factors/itt-2000907
http://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2093144
In females the causes can be from a structural issues related to physical injuries, falls ,abnormal curvature of the spine, hip joint, weakness in pelvic floor muscles, improper posture, pregnancies. It can also be related to other causes like endometriosis, changes in female reproductive organs, fibroids, sexual transmitted disease, tumours, digestive issues, irritable bowel syndrome among other conditions.
Chronic Pelvic pain can present with discomfort during urination, pain during sex, irregular menstrual periods, painful menstruation, menstrual cramps, bloating, and back pain.
Coccyx or Tailbone pain can derived from many causes, pregnancy, falls, overweight, sitting for long time, history of pelvic, hip or back pain. The tailbone or Coccyx is the end piece of the spine, due to these aggravating factors, the coccyx can become inflammed (Coccydinia) and cause a constant pain..
No matter what is the source of the chronic pelvic or Coccyx pain, the Osteopathic approach is very effective treatment for pain relief, recovery, and also as a holistic approach to treat the root of the problem. External and Internal pelvic visceral organs like the Kidneys, Peritoneum, Root of mesentery, Small and Large intestine Bladder, Uterus, ovaries, Prostate can be affected and can inhibit proper functioning or the other way around, malpositioning, adhesions, scar tissue in or around these organs can affect the pelvic and Coccyx proper function. In some cases , they can have a negative effect on fertility issues. Whenever there is a dysfunction, the body will compensate, and compensation often causes problem and inflammation in other structures, thus by treating the client concerns with manipulations to release restrictions and correct imbalances in the pelvic and Coccyx, the body will readjust and heal by itself.
Calming the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for relaxation, conserving energy and keep harmony with all the body's funtions. Client can obtain a total balance of structural pelvic conditions and also with soothing calming manipulations of the nervous system as these individuals may also be affected in an emotional , and psychological way. Osteopathy has an positive effect on balancing hormones and reducing inflammation. It balances all the systems of the body for optimum function.
Gerardo Ponce is a Licensed Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, holding a BioScience Degree, He has extensive clinical experience in manual medicine
References:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptom-checker/pelvic-pain-female-adult/related-factors/itt-2000907
http://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2093144
