Pelvic Pain Treatment in Albuquerque
Pelvic pain can affect everything from sitting at work to intimacy with your partner, and it's often hard to talk about. Many women are told their tests look normal and are left without answers. Pelvic floor physical therapy looks at the muscles, joints and nerves that are often part of the picture, and offers a gentle, step-by-step path to feeling better.
Sound familiar?
Pain with sex, inserting a tampon or during a pelvic exam
Aching, burning or pressure in your pelvis, vulva or perineum
Tailbone pain, especially when sitting
Pain in your hips, groin, low back or SI joint that seems connected to your pelvis
Pelvic pain that flares with your cycle, after sitting for a long time or after exercise
Pain that started after childbirth or surgery and never fully went away
How physical therapy helps
Pelvic floor muscles can become tight, tender or guarded, much like a stiff neck or shoulder, and that tension can cause pain and affect the hips, back and bladder. Physical therapy uses gentle hands-on treatment, relaxation and breathing strategies, and exercise to calm those muscles and help them move normally again. You set the pace, and nothing happens without your consent.
What to expect
Your first visit is a one-on-one evaluation in a private room. We'll talk through your symptoms, history and goals, then look at how your breathing, posture, hips, back and pelvic floor work together. An internal pelvic exam can be very helpful for pelvic pain, but it is always optional, and we can start with external treatment if that feels more comfortable. You'll leave with a clear plan and a few strategies to start easing your symptoms.
Why Florebit
Every visit is one-on-one with a doctor of physical therapy, never handed off to an aide
30- and 60-minute visits available, with Saturday appointments
New patients can usually be seen within a week
No referral needed in New Mexico
HSA/FSA accepted, and superbills provided on request
Common questions
Do I have to have an internal exam? No. Internal exams are always your choice, and you can change your mind at any time. Many women start with external treatment and decide later.
I've already seen several doctors. Can PT still help? Often, yes. Pelvic pain usually has more than one cause, and the muscles and joints are easy to miss on standard tests. PT can work alongside the care you're already receiving.
Is it normal for sex to hurt? It's common, but it isn't something you should have to put up with. Pain with sex is one of the most common reasons women see a pelvic floor physical therapist.