What does pt do

Hi all
I have provoked vulvodynia.  Very oainful.  Orobably from multiple infections.  Does pt help with this type of vulvodynia?  How does it help?

Tight pelvic floor muscles caused by the guarding reflex that can happen with long-term pelvic pain can, in turn, make the pain of vulvodynia worse. PT can help by giving you home exercises/stretches to do to reduce pelvic muscle tension and also a PT can work on trigger points, not only in the PF muscles but in the surrounding area like thighs, lower back, buttocks. A PT can also do mobilization of joints, tissues - myofascial release and visceral release. I found PT very helpful for my bladder symptoms in particular.

Thanks for your response. I am trying to figure out whether to spend the money

I don't know how expensive PT is where you live, but all I can say is if you are able to afford it - even just an initial assessment - then you may find something helpful comes from it. I think vulvodynia is a problem that responds best when tackled from multiple treatment angles as treatments (diet, drugs, PT, psychological help) will compliment each other.

My vulvodynia was most probably triggered by an infection originally, but as a consequence of being in pain for some time I then developed nerve problems (most likely pudendal) and pelvic issues. I'm seeing an osteopath and he deals in womens health and is very knowledgable. It's not the only thing that is helping, but I believe it is helping. However I would say physio can be a lengthy process, and it's easy to feel disheartened, I certainly do at times. Overall I do feel its worth looking into. Tackle it from any angle you can, and empower yourself.