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. 2012 Sep-Oct;41(5):680-91.
doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01404.x. Epub 2012 Aug 3.

Recognizing myofascial pelvic pain in the female patient with chronic pelvic pain

Elizabeth A Pastore, Wendy B Katzman
Review

Recognizing myofascial pelvic pain in the female patient with chronic pelvic pain

Elizabeth A Pastore et al. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2012 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) is a major component of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and often is not properly identified by health care providers. The hallmark diagnostic indicator of MFPP is myofascial trigger points in the pelvic floor musculature that refer pain to adjacent sites. Effective treatments are available to reduce MFPP, including myofascial trigger point release, biofeedback, and electrical stimulation. An interdisciplinary team is essential for identifying and successfully treating MFPP.

Keywords: chronic pelvic pain; myofascial pelvic pain; myofascial trigger points.

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Pelvic Floor and Perineal Muscles. From Stein, A. (2008). Heal Pelvic Pain: The Proven Stretching, Strengthening, and Nutrition Program for Relieving Pain, Incontinence, IBS and Other Symptoms Without Surgery. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Used with permission.
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