What it is
Pain in the area of the rectum, vagina, perineum, and mons pubis – and usually occurs when there is something physically compressing the pudendal nerve. Pain also results from traumatic childbirth, or post-surgical entrapment where a stitch may have affected the nerve path.
Symptoms
Pelvic pain when sitting, but improvement when standing or sitting on a toilet seat; discomfort when wearing tight clothes; bladder/bowel issues including frequency, urgency, retention, hesitation, constipation, pain; genital pain; anal pain.
Treatment
Pelvic Physical Therapy for pelvic nerve irritation may include rehabilitation of the pelvic floor and related muscles, pudendal nerve and connective tissue mobilization, trigger-point release of surrounding muscles and tissues, and additional strengthening exercises.