Pelvic pain in women or anyone with a uterus can come from your digestive, reproductive, or urinary system. Several diagnoses share pelvic pain as a symptom, and pelvic pain could be caused by: Period cramps Endometriosis Pelvic inflammatory disease Cancer Kidney stones Diverticulitis Appendicitis Some STDs Ovarian cysts Ectopic pregnancy

Pudendal neuralgia is the irritation, entrapment, or compression of the pudendal nerve, which can cause a sharp pain along the path of the nerve. It starts from a bundle of nerves from the sacrum, curving around the sciatic foramen of the pelvis and toward the genitals and rectum. There, the

Pain comes in many different forms and everyone has their own unique relationship with it. Sometimes brilliant and fleeting, other times it’s a haunting chronic looming presence that may ebb and fade but never completely disappears. Dysmenorrhea, more commonly referred to as period pain or menstrual cramps, is often disregarded

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs found in or on the surface of an ovary. These cysts are a relatively common among those with a uterus of child-bearing age. There are many different kinds of ovarian cysts but most are caused by a normal menstrual cycle. The cysts develop when the

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system or gastrointestinal tract. It is often a lifelong problem that requires daily symptoms management to avoid flare-ups. Both food choices and medications may be used in the treatment of IBS.  The cause of IBS is unknown but

Uterine fibroids are round growths that are made up of strong, connective tissues that form along the walls of the uterus, which may cause back pain when these growths push against nerves or the muscles of the back or hips. They can also cause pelvic pain that could be mistaken

Endometriosis is a painful condition caused by the lining of your uterus growing outside of the uterus, like your fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the outside part of your uterus. During normal ovulation, this tissue is shed from your body through menstruation. When the uterine lining is outside of the uterus,

There are likely more than 20 different types of massage in the world, but if you were to break them down to the basics, there are probably just less than ten—all involve some form of physical touch. But the type of massage you receive depends on what your intentions are,

Aromatherapy massage combines scented, plant-based oils or lotions with massage therapy, often used for enhancing relaxation and reducing pain. It’s easy to assume that the term “aroma” simply comes from the strong fragrances and there’s little use beyond natural perfume. But such aromatherapy has been used for at least 6,000

The Q angle—or quadriceps angle—is the distance between two imaginary lines: one line is drawn from the ASIS of the pelvis to the middle of the patella, and then a second line is drawn from the patella’s center to the tibial tubercle. This angle represents the pull of the quadriceps

Pronation is a normal motion at the ankle joint where your foot and ankle rolls inward after making contact with the ground. This helps to absorb shock when you walk and run. It’s part of a normal gait pattern as you transition from midstance to your toes as you push

Varus knees, also known as genu varum, occurs when the knees bend away from each other in a standing position. This can lead to foot supination, where the weight of your feet is shifted to the outer side. Sometimes varus knees are associated with a flattening of the low back