Myofascial dysfunction in the pelvis.
Chronic pelvic pain is a potentially devastating condition that affects many women with severe consequences. A multifaceted condition, chronic pelvic pain enjoys a diverse etiology, a myriad of treatments, and a correspondingly irregular response to therapy. The condition can be associated with severe physical dysfunction in relation to voiding, defecation, and sexual function. Although emphasis has been placed on surgical approaches to therapy, there is increasing interest in alternative therapies, particularly using the principles of the treatment of myofascial dysfunction.
Jarrell
John
J
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary, 1403 29th Street N.W., Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 2T9. john.jarrell@calgaryhealthregion.ca.
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*