An osteopathic approach to treating women with chronic pelvic pain

Melicien A. Tettambel
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association · 2005 · vol. 105(9 Suppl 4) , pp. S20–2 · PMID:16249362 · W2131998974
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment offers a valuable integrative therapy option for women experiencing chronic pelvic pain, particularly considering the physiological and psychosocial changes unique to the female body.

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Abstract

Chronic pelvic pain is a common gynecologic complaint, affecting about 5% of American women. The differential diagnosis is broad, including many medical diseases, surgical indications, musculoskeletal problems, and somatic dysfunction. Women are more affected than men by pelvic pain because their bodies are subject to more changes. These changes include a cyclic hormonal milieu, major alterations in biomechanics during pregnancy, psychosocial stress, and other modifications during childrearing, and more adjustments during menopause. Both medical and surgical approaches to management exist, but integrative modes of therapy address the body-mind-spirit continuum. Osteopathic manipulative treatment is a valuable option for many affected women from childbirth to menopause.

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chronic_pelvic_pain

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Pelvic Pain Chronic Disease Female Humans Manipulation, Osteopathic Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvis Pelvis

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