Dyspareunia Treatment
What is painful intercourse?
Dyspareunia or pain with intercourse, occurs due to pelvic floor muscle tension and tightness which results in pain.. This pelvic floor muscle tension can result in sharp pain during sex, sharp pain while thrusting, entry pain and make having intercourse difficult or impossible.
Dyspareunia can be the result of trauma, a fall, childbirth, or even orthopedic injuries to the low back, pelvis, and hips.
How can a pelvic floor PT help with dyspareunia treatment?
Pelvic floor physical therapists will assess any other contributing factors to your symptoms which likely includes a detailed assessment of the pelvic floor muscles.
Pelvic floor therapists then provide treatments including pelvic floor manual treatments, individualized exercises and discuss lifestyle modifications in order to reduce pelvic floor muscle tension and pain.
“Making the call to Vivid was one of the best decisions of my life. Since starting, I have been able to use a tampon and have enjoyable sex. I feel like I got my life back”
What would treatment for dyspareunia look like at Vivid?
Dyspareunia is one of the most common diagnoses that we treat at Vivid. By taking time to listen to your story, we will be able to identify all of the factors that contributing to why you are having pain with sex. At Vivid Women’s Health, your Doctor of Physical Therapy will:
Find the root cause of your symptoms.
Address how your pelvic floor is functioning with your whole body; it isn't about doing Kegels.
Treat your for one-hour with hands on treatments.
Be with you one-on-one for the entire session; no aides or techs.
Treat you with compassion in a private, stress free environment.
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