Myofascial pelvic pain.
Myofascial pelvic pain is fraught with many unknowns. Is it the organs of the pelvis, is it the muscles of the pelvis, or is the origin of the pelvic pain from an extrapelvic muscle? Is there a single source or multiple? In this state of confusion what is the best way to manage the many symptoms that can be associated with myofascial pelvic pain. This article reviews current studies that attempt to answer some of these questions. More questions seem to develop as each study presents its findings.
Rhonda Kotarinos Physical Therapy, Ltd., One TransAm Plaza Drive, Suite 170, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA. rkotarinos@msn.com
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