Chronic Pelvic Pain: Diagnosis & Treatment
While chronic pelvic pain is prevalent in women, it is often under diagnosed and inadequately treated. The differential diagnosis and the role of pelvic floor physical therapy are key factors in the successful treatment of the many types of chronic pelvic pain. Q: Is zero pain an achievable goal in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain? Dr. Fitzgerald: Women should be extremely hopeful that with a multi-disciplinary approach, we can significantly reduce their pain and improve functioning. In fact, functional measures might be a better way to increase our success in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain. I tell patients…