Musculoskeletal/Neuromuscular Causes of Pelvic Pain in Women
There are many reasons for pelvic pain in women referring from the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. This website focuses on the diagnoses of coccygodynia, pelvic floor muscle impairment, pudendal neuralgia and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. However, as several other conditions exist, a full and thorough evaluation of these systems should be performed. Other causes to be ruled out include(1):
Joint Dysfunction
-Hip -Low back -Sacral -Coccyx Muscle Impairment -Hamstrings -Abdominals -Rectus Femoris -Adductors -Levator Ani Osteoporosis |
Psoas abscess
Pubic strain/sprain/separation Neurologic disorders -Incomplete spinal cord lesion -Multiple Sclerosis -Nerve entrapment Sexual, birth, or activity-related trauma -Levator Ani Syndrome -Tension Myalgia Scoliosis Stress reactions/fractures Somatization Disorders |