TY - JOUR
T1 - Myofascial pelvic pain
AU - Spitznagle, Theresa Monaco
AU - McCurdy Robinson, Caitlin
PY - 2014/9
Y1 - 2014/9
N2 - Individuals with pelvic pain commonly present with complaints of pain located anywhere below the umbilicus radiating to the top of their thighs or genital region. The somatovisceral convergence that occurs within the pelvic region exemplifies why examination of not only the organs but also the muscles, connective tissues (fascia), and neurologic input to the region should be performed for women with pelvic pain. The susceptibility of the pelvic floor musculature to the development of myofascial pain has been attributed to unique functional demands of this muscle. Conservative interventions should be considered to address the impairments found on physical examination.
AB - Individuals with pelvic pain commonly present with complaints of pain located anywhere below the umbilicus radiating to the top of their thighs or genital region. The somatovisceral convergence that occurs within the pelvic region exemplifies why examination of not only the organs but also the muscles, connective tissues (fascia), and neurologic input to the region should be performed for women with pelvic pain. The susceptibility of the pelvic floor musculature to the development of myofascial pain has been attributed to unique functional demands of this muscle. Conservative interventions should be considered to address the impairments found on physical examination.
KW - Myofascial pain syndrome
KW - Pelvic pain
KW - Somatovisceral convergence
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84906789928&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.ogc.2014.04.003
DO - 10.1016/j.ogc.2014.04.003
M3 - Review article
C2 - 25155122
AN - SCOPUS:84906789928
SN - 0889-8545
VL - 41
SP - 409
EP - 432
JO - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
JF - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
IS - 3
ER -