What Is Pelvic Pain?

Pelvic pain is a common condition that affects many women and can range from mild discomfort to severe, ongoing pain. It may be felt in the lower abdomen, pelvis, hips, tailbone, or pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic pain can be acute, meaning it comes on suddenly and intensely, or chronic, meaning it lasts for several months or longer.

The causes of pelvic pain are often complex and can involve muscles, nerves, joints, organs, scar tissue, or inflammation within the pelvic region. Some women experience pain related to menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, bladder or bowel issues, or conditions such as endometriosis. In other cases, pelvic pain may occur without a clearly identifiable medical cause.

Because pelvic pain can affect daily activities, exercise, work, sleep, and intimacy, it is important to seek care from healthcare professionals trained in pelvic health. At Cray Physical Therapy, our pelvic floor physical therapists provide compassionate, one-on-one care designed to help patients find relief, improve function, and restore confidence.

Common Conditions Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Help Treat

Pelvic floor physical therapy may help manage symptoms related to:

• Bed wetting
• Constipation
• Dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain and cramping)
• Dyspareunia (pain before, during, or after intercourse)
• Dysuria (painful urination)
• Endometriosis and adenomyosis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Pelvic girdle dysfunction
• Pregnancy and postpartum pelvic pain
• Pelvic floor muscle tightness or weakness
• Bladder and bowel dysfunction

How Pelvic Physical Therapy Helps Manage Pelvic Pain

Pelvic physical therapy is a specialized form of care focused on improving the health and function of the pelvic floor muscles, joints, nerves, and surrounding tissues. Treatment is personalized to each patient and may include:

• Gentle manual therapy
• Pelvic floor muscle relaxation and strengthening
• Stretching and mobility exercises
• Breathing and posture training
• Scar tissue management
• Education on bladder, bowel, and pelvic health
• Home exercise programs for long-term symptom management

Pelvic physical therapy can help reduce pain, improve bladder and bowel control, decrease muscle tension, and improve mobility and quality of life. It is also highly beneficial during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, helping restore pelvic strength and function safely.

At Cray Physical Therapy, our team works closely with each patient to identify contributing factors and create an individualized treatment plan focused on long-term relief and better pelvic health.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Massachusetts

If you are experiencing pelvic pain, discomfort, or pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic physical therapy may help you regain control and return to the activities you enjoy. Cray Physical Therapy proudly offers pelvic health physical therapy services at our locations in Braintree, Norwell, and Weymouth.