Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani Syndrome Explained

The levator ani muscle is the largest component of the pelvic floor - a hammock of muscles at the base of the pelvis. Levator ani syndrome is a long-term condition characterized by sporadic episodes of pain in the rectum and anus. Also called levator syndrome or levator ani spasm syndrome, it is estimated to affect 7.4% of women and 5.7% of men in the general population. Credit: @experienceanatomy #experience #anatomy #experienceanatomy #humananatomy #anatomylab #anatomyeducation #dissection #di

A pain in the butt? The common types of treatment for levator ani syndrome are usually muscle relaxants, hot baths, and proper diet and exercise. In many cases, there is an underlying element of chronic stress and anxiety which causes these muscles to tighten up and spasm. Trigger point therapy can bring great relief. The treatment itself can be very painful, but the overall relief from treatment can be felt almost immediately. Click on the link for more information about NAT trigger point cours