pain
Re: pain
I'm not sure but I think you are asking, can pelvic floor muscles impinging on the pudendal nerve cause pudendal neuralgia?
This article by Stephanie Prendergast may answer this question.
http://www.pudendalhope.info/sites/defa ... yandPN.pdf
"4. Adverse Neural Tension on Peripheral Nerves
Neural tension is defined as an abnormal physiological and mechanical response
produced from nervous system structures when their normal range of movement and
stretch capabilities are tested.9
Tight muscles, connective tissue restrictions, and
anatomical narrowing of spaces such as Alcock’s canal can contribute to neural tension.
A physical therapist will evaluate neural tension by lengthening the nerve or by
distracting imposing tissues. When the test is positive the patient will report feeling
burning or stabbing in the distribution of the nerve. Pertaining to pudendal neuralgia and
pelvic pain syndromes, a therapist should examine (at least) the pudendal, sciatic,
femoral, posterior femoral cutaneous, ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric and obturator nerves.
Manual therapy techniques termed “neural mobilizations” are used to free restricted
spaces and restore mobility to peripheral nerves.
Successful mobilizations will result in less pain in the distribution of the nerve
and improved urinary, bowel, and sexually functioning."
This article by Stephanie Prendergast may answer this question.
http://www.pudendalhope.info/sites/defa ... yandPN.pdf
"4. Adverse Neural Tension on Peripheral Nerves
Neural tension is defined as an abnormal physiological and mechanical response
produced from nervous system structures when their normal range of movement and
stretch capabilities are tested.9
Tight muscles, connective tissue restrictions, and
anatomical narrowing of spaces such as Alcock’s canal can contribute to neural tension.
A physical therapist will evaluate neural tension by lengthening the nerve or by
distracting imposing tissues. When the test is positive the patient will report feeling
burning or stabbing in the distribution of the nerve. Pertaining to pudendal neuralgia and
pelvic pain syndromes, a therapist should examine (at least) the pudendal, sciatic,
femoral, posterior femoral cutaneous, ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric and obturator nerves.
Manual therapy techniques termed “neural mobilizations” are used to free restricted
spaces and restore mobility to peripheral nerves.
Successful mobilizations will result in less pain in the distribution of the nerve
and improved urinary, bowel, and sexually functioning."
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.