About Pelvic rehabilitation medicine
Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine: Individualized Treatment for Pelvic Pain and Chronic Conditions
Pelvic pain is a common condition that affects both men and women. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, surgery, childbirth, or chronic conditions such as endometriosis or interstitial cystitis. Pelvic pain can be debilitating and affect a person's quality of life. Fortunately, there are treatment options available to help manage pelvic pain and improve overall health.
Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine is a medical practice that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain and chronic conditions affecting the pelvic area. The practice was founded by Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, who has over 20 years of experience in treating patients with pelvic pain.
At Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, each patient receives individualized care based on their specific needs. The practice offers a range of treatments to address different types of pelvic pain, including physical therapy, medication management, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, Botox injections for muscle spasms or overactivity in the bladder or bowel muscles.
One unique aspect of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine is its focus on integrative medicine approaches to treating chronic conditions affecting the pelvis such as endometriosis or interstitial cystitis which may include acupuncture , nutrition counseling , stress reduction techniques like meditation , yoga etc . These approaches aim to address not only physical symptoms but also emotional well-being which can play an important role in managing chronic conditions.
The team at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine includes board-certified physicians who specialize in urology/gynecology (urogynecologists), physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) as well as licensed physical therapists with specialized training in treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction . This multidisciplinary approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive care from experts across different fields.
In addition to providing clinical care for patients with pelvic pain and related conditions , Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine also conducts research studies aimed at improving our understanding of these complex disorders . This research helps inform clinical decision-making so that we can provide our patients with the most effective treatments available .
If you are experiencing symptoms related to pelvic pain or have been diagnosed with a chronic condition affecting your pelvis such as endometriosis or interstitial cystitis , don't suffer alone! Contact us today at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine for personalized care tailored specifically to your needs!