What is pudendal neuralgia?
Pudendal neuralgia is a chronic pelvic pain that originates from damage or irritation of the pudendal nerve. Pudendal nerve is a very important nerve and is crucial for sensation and function on your pelvic area, including the genital and anus.
What Pudendal nerve does?
Pudendal nerve connects with S2-S4 sacral spinal nerve roots and runs through your pelvis and gluteal region and divides into smaller nerve branches. Those branches are
inferior rectal nerve
perineal nerve
dorsal nerve
Pudendal's nerve motor function controls the movement of your:
Anal sphincter muscles which helps you release or hold faces (poo)
Urethral sphincter muscles which help you hold in or release urine (pee)
The pudendal nerve also provides sensory information about touch, temperature, pain and pleasure to your:
Penis
Vagina
Perineum (region between your anus and your vagina or penis)
anal canal or anus
Symptoms of pudendal neuralgia
The main symptoms of pudendal neuralgia is:
a sharp or burning pain in your pelvic region , in your genitals or in the perineum
numbness and pins and needles on the perineum or close to your genitals
increased sensitivity on the above mentioned areas
a frequent need to go to the bathroom
problems getting an erection
pain and discomfort during intercourse
What causes pudendal nerve problems?
Causes of pudendal nerve damage include:
Injuries, accidents and trauma
Compressing the nerve for long period of time. Cycling and sitting in a hard surface can irritate the pudendal nerve.
Complications during operations like prostatectomy
Cysts and tumors
Complication with pregnancy
How I can protect my pudendal nerve?
Take breaks when you cycle
Don't sit on a hard surface for long period of time
Treat or manage conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes
Follow a healthy nutrition and lifestyle
Try to reduce stress levels
Did you know?
The estimated prevalence of pudendal nerve is 1/100.000 people
Affecting women more than men
Pudendal neuralgia is diagnosed in 4% of patients undergoing treatment for chronic pelvis problems
70% of patients are women who have pudendal neuralgia and chronic pelvic problems
The most characteristic symptom, found in over 50% of patients, is perineal pain exacerbated by sitting, which is relieved by standing or lying
Treatment for pudendal neuralgia
Your Physiotherapist at Physio Pattern Manchester will support and advice you through an individualised program tailored to your needs. At Physio Pattern Manchester, a treatment plan will be developed to ensure a speedy recovery with long term results and no recurrence.
Physio Pattern Manchester offers highly specialised treatment for pudendal neuralgia problems.
Below you can find the treatment options for pudendal neuralgia:
Physiotherapy https://www.physiopattern.com/physiotherapy
Neurokinetic https://www.physiopattern.com/neurokinetic-therapy
Tecar Therapy https://www.physiopattern.com/tecar-therapy
Acupuncture https://www.physiopattern.com/acupuncture
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