What is chronic pelvic pain (CPP)?

Chronic pelvic pain is defined by any pain in the pelvic area lasting greater than six months.  Symptoms can involve the lower back, SI joint, bladder, bowel, and sexual function.

Who suffers from pelvic pain?

Both women and men can have pelvic pain.  Each individual is unique in how their pain starts and how it affects functional movement. 

Terri Nishimoto PT,GCFP is the pelvic floor specialist at Denver Physical Therapy.  She has been a PT for 25 years working with both females and males with chronic pelvic pain.  

Since the birth of her daughter 15 years ago she has focused her continuing education and practice on pelvic floor dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, and prenatal/ postpartum physical therapy.

What can physical therapy do for CPP?

It is a complex and difficult condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach. 
Physical therapy is gaining increased recognition and has a very important role in treating chronic pelvic pain.

When assessing pelvic pain, the physical therapist evaluates the entire person.  
Physical therapy will include an evaluation of the joints and skeletal alignment, the myofascial system, and a pelvic floor assessment.  Our licensed physical therapist can provide specific treatments and exercises to manage chronic pelvic pain in a confidential and positive environment.  

Treatment will be determined by the findings from the individual evaluation.  Treatment will include education, manual therapy, relaxation techniques, appropriate exercise, dry needling, and modalities.  All treatments are performed one-on-one in a private setting.