Pelvic Pain
Organ Related
Female chronic pelvic pain can be caused by a variety of gynecological conditions. Pelvic pain can also be caused by previous pelvic surgery, cancer, or endometriosis. Male chronic pelvic pain can be caused by previous surgery, scarring, nerve damage, or testicular pathology.
Coccydynia
Pain is in the coccyx “tailbone” and worse with sitting or walking. The initial injury is usually due to trauma.
Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
The sacroiliac joint is formed where your pelvis meets your sacrum. The sacroiliac joint serves as a shock absorber for the spine. This joint can become inflamed and result in pain located in the back. The pain can also radiate to muscles in the thigh. Patients will typically have trouble sitting for long times.
Nerve Pain
Nerves leaving the spinal cord may get compressed leading to pelvic pain. There are also peripheral nerves that can lead to sharp shooting or dull achy pain in the pelvis and genital pain.
Muscle Pain
Irritated bands of muscle can result in aches, spasm, or tightness which can lead to pain over a remote area. This phenomenon is known as referred pain, caused by “trigger points” (irritated muscle bands) can often times can cause pelvic pain.