If your doctor has diagnosed interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome, it can be beneficial to start physiotherapy after medical management has begun. Physiotherapy can help if you are suffering from painful urination, frequent urges to urinate, spasm in the urethra, vagina or lower abdomen.
What should you bring to the first appointment?
It is best if you bring all your medical notes regarding this issue and bring some comfortable clothing with you that you can wear for exercise.
What examination will take place?
Areas other than the pelvic floor musculature that decrease mobility due to tension are focused on first. The lumbar spine, the sacrum and the muscles of the hip should be assessed. When appropriate, following thorough explanation and your consent, we may decide to evaluate and treat the pelvic floor muscles.
We always take time to discuss your feelings and thoughts regarding the longstanding pain, which can be a symptom of interstitial cystitis.
There is an array of treatment options available. Tight muscles and fascia may be released manually or with the help of an SMR roller. Relaxation exercises, breathing techniques and stretches to release the pelvic floor muscles are taught. Learning about the very complex nervous system is also crucial, as the purpose of its reaction is to protect the body, but it often also takes part in perpetuating the pain. We try novice, neutral movements as part of therapy.
Painful treatment methods are NEVER used in the pelvic floor area!
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