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Could Pelvic Muscle Tension Be Behind 10 Years of Urinary Symptoms?

4月 2nd, 2025

A woman in her 30s came to our clinic with a long-standing history—10 years of frequent urination and a persistent feeling of incomplete emptying.

She had already tried almost all available medications for overactive bladder, antidepressants, and even underwent bladder hydrodistension. Unfortunately, none of these provided relief.

During the evaluation at our clinic, we discovered tenderness in her obturator internus muscle, a deep pelvic muscle that’s not commonly recognized as a source of urinary symptoms.

We started pelvic floor rehabilitation and performed a hydrorelease (injecting saline, local anesthetic, and neurotropic agents into the muscle fascia). Remarkably, she experienced immediate relief from her symptoms right after the procedure.

Of course, much of this relief comes from the temporary effects of the local anesthetic, but the fact that her symptoms disappeared helped her clearly recognize that the pelvic muscle itself was the key contributor.

We explained that symptoms may return as the anesthetic wears off, but the saline helps soften muscle fibers, and neurotropin may help reduce inflammation. She is continuing pelvic floor rehab to learn self-care techniques.

She told us that she’s “feeling a bit better than before”—a small but meaningful step forward.

We’ve also started Storz Magnetic Stimulation (StarFormer), which seems promising. The neuromuscular stimulation it provides might help release chronic muscle tension even further.

Being part of a patient’s journey to find answers after many years of suffering is deeply rewarding. We hope our work can offer hope to others who have been told “nothing is wrong” despite very real symptoms.

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“Lower Abdominal Pain ≠ Always an Organ Problem!”

3月 18th, 2025

Here’s your English version of the blog:

Check Your Pelvic Floor Muscles, Nerves, and Joints Too!

When people feel abdominal pain, they often suspect issues with their intestines, bladder, uterus, prostate, or ovaries. This is a natural assumption, and even doctors usually consider organ-related diseases first.

However, there are cases where detailed examinations reveal no abnormalities. In such situations, the cause might not be an internal organ problem but rather a musculoskeletal, neurological, or joint-related issue involving the pelvic floor muscles, nerves, joints, or bones.

“Lower Abdominal Pain ≠ Always an Organ Problem!”

The abdomen and pelvis contain not only organs but also muscles, nerves, bones, and joints. Pain originating from these structures can closely mimic organ-related pain, making it difficult to distinguish between them. As a result, patients may experience persistent pain despite normal test results.

Here are some possible causes:

✔ Tension or tightness in the pelvic floor muscles → Pain worsens after prolonged sitting, discomfort after urination

✔ Pudendal nerve compression or hypersensitivity → Tingling pain, discomfort from clothing touching the area

✔ Hip joint or sacroiliac joint problems → Pain changes depending on body position, worsens with walking

✔ Spinal (lumbar) issues → Lower abdominal discomfort accompanying back pain

First, Identify What You’re Fighting Against!

If you undergo repeated tests and treatments without a clear diagnosis, it can lead to frustration and anxiety.

Taking a moment to consider whether the pain is truly organ-related and shifting focus to muscles, nerves, and joints could be the first step toward effective treatment.

Questions to Ask Yourself:

☑ What triggers the pain? (Sitting, walking, urination, bowel movements, etc.)

☑ Does the pain change with body position? (Worsens with prolonged sitting? Improves with movement?)

☑ Could it be explained by muscle or nerve compression?

By considering these factors, you can avoid unnecessary anxiety about organ diseases and move toward more appropriate treatment options.

In the next post, we’ll discuss specific examination points and self-check methods in detail!

タグ: PelvicFloorTherapy

Could Pelvic Muscle Tension Be Behind 10 Years of Urinary Symptoms?

“Lower Abdominal Pain ≠ Always an Organ Problem!”