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Physiotherapy
This diagram was developed for symptoms associated with endometriosis but it is an useful overview of physiotherapy approaches for all abdominal and pelvic pain conditions specifying the skills used to provide pelvic health and pain management physiotherapy. Adapted from: Frawley H, Petersen K, Glob. libr. women’s med., ISSN: 1756-2228; DOI 10.3843/GLOWM.418263 Further…
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Neurological
Neuropathic pain is chronic (long term) pain resulting from injury or damage to nerves. This type of pain is difficult to manage. There has been little research on neuropathic pelvic or perineal pain. Treatment possibilities include nerve blocks of various types, medication (some medications are of limited benefit with this…
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Gynaecological
Ovarian Cysts Read information about treatment for ovarian cysts. Most ovarian cysts can be removed while leaving the ovary. NHS Choices > Ovarian Cyst Treatment This information gives more detail about different types of ovarian cysts, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. This includes Dermoid cysts. These can occur in young girls prior to the…
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Bowel
Colorectal Cancer NHS Choices information about treatment for colorectal cancer: NHS Choices > Bowel Cancer Crohn’s Disease The following NHS Choices information explains treatment for Crohn’s Disease: NHS Choices > Crohn’s Disease Diverticulitis Information about treatment of Diverticulitis is available here, along with an explanation of complications of Diverticulitis including infection and…
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Bladder
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome – Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome The NHS has published the following information about this: NHS > Interstitial Cystitis The American Urology Association published guidelines in January 2011. Please see guidelines page. The European Assocation of Urology (EAU) have produced guidelines on chronic pelvic pain which focus…
Providing support, information and advocacy for those with Pelvic Pain
