Pain Syndromes Associated with the Pelvic Floor
Finding Relief Through Understanding and Connection
Pelvic pain can be complex — but it’s not something you just have to “live with.” At Prana Pelvic Health & Wellness, we help you uncover the why behind your pain and support your body in finding balance, comfort, and ease again.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can contribute to a wide variety of pain syndromes, and understanding how these muscles, nerves, and tissues interact is the first step toward healing.
Common Pain Syndromes Related to the Pelvic Floor
Pelvic floor muscle tension or spasm (sometimes called levator ani syndrome or pelvic floor myalgia)
Vulvar or vaginal pain syndromes, such as:
Vulvodynia
Vestibulodynia
Pain with intimacy or gynecological exams
Bladder pain or urgency syndromes, including:
Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome
Rectal or tailbone pain (coccydynia, proctalgia fugax)
Pain after bowel movements
Tailbone sensitivity with sitting or standing
Hip, low back, or abdominal pain that persists despite other treatments
Pelvic pain is rarely about one single muscle or structure — it’s about the relationships between your body’s systems and your nervous system’s responses to stress, tension, and past experiences.
Our approach focuses on calming, retraining, and restoring balance throughout your body.
Sessions may include:
Education about how the pelvic floor and nervous system interact
Gentle hands-on therapy to release tension and improve circulation
Breathwork and relaxation techniques to reduce guarding and pain
Nervous system regulation for chronic pain and trauma-informed care
Postural and movement retraining to ease pressure on the pelvic floor
Collaboration with your broader care team when needed
No two pain experiences are the same — and your treatment shouldn’t be either. We move at your body’s pace, always centered around your comfort, consent, and goals.
The mind-body connection
Chronic pelvic pain often lives at the intersection of the physical and emotional. It’s common to hold tension, fear, or even numbness in areas that have been painful for a long time.
One client with long-standing pelvic tension described feeling like her body was “always bracing for something.” Through breathwork, gentle movement, and education, she began to feel her muscles soften — and her nervous system finally exhale.
Another client who had struggled for years with pain during intimacy shared that learning how to connect with her body without fear completely changed her healing journey. What began as symptom management became an experience of rebuilding trust and safety within her own body.
Healing pain isn’t just about what we do to the body — it’s about what we help the body remember: safety, balance, and ease.
You deserve to live without constant pain
Your pain is real, and it’s valid — but it doesn’t have to define you. With the right support, your body can relearn comfort, movement, and trust.
If you’re ready to explore what might be contributing to your pelvic pain and take the first step toward lasting relief, we’re here to walk beside you.