Abstract
Vulvodynia is chronic perineal pain in women. Repercussions of this disorder can have a negative effect on women's health and lifestyle. The origin is often multifactorial, including pelvic and lower extremity somatic dysfunctions. If left untreated, these somatic dysfunctions can directly alter ligamentous tension on the pelvic floor and surrounding regions, resulting in perineal pain. Management of vulvodynia must be individualized due to the multifactorial etiology and complicated structure and function of the pelvic floor muscles. The authors present a case of vulvodynia in which osteopathic manipulative treatment was an effective management technique.
Publication Date
11-18-2020
DOI
10.7556/JAOA.2020.140
ISSN
2702-3648 0098-6151
Recommended Citation
Giovanis, A., & Zeszutek, S. (2020). Somatic Dysfunctions of Hip and Pelvis Overlooked in a Case of Vulvodynia. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 120(11), 792–795. https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2020.140
PubMed ID
33021627
Comments
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