Levator Ani Syndrome - Trigger Point Therapy Master Class

[@leekelly4574]

This is really really helpful. I've been diagnosed with hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction for over a year now. Still ongoing chronic pain, but finally decided to study the muscles of the pelvis and look for the muscle that is really affecting me. Found another video that said the spots next to anus is a very common pressure point. I pressed on those pressure points by rolling a tennis ball around that area and was extremely surprised that it immediately stopped my period cramps. I've had very very painful periods all my life and I can't say how happy I was; Not even high doses of ibuprofen was able to take my pain away!! This video mentioned all the symptoms I have been experiencing. I've always questioned if pelvic floor PT is the answer to my chronic pain, but now I feel reassured and motivated to continue my journey! Thank you for posting this video :)

[@Nielasher]

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[@strongsyedaa7378]

That's great I educated myself for Healing Purpose & people famoused me as an Expert 😆

[@anniaguraijuja3111]

Have you got the link to share to these videos you found?

[@ElBeeEss]

"They're there to stop your insides from falling out. Which is quite important." LOOOL!

[@cherylmartin4050]

So client is sidelined on his left he says he feels like there's sand in there.. is this trigger points discription?

[@tinad9130]

Does physical therapy help this

[@anewdawn2009]

I was misdiagnosed. I had a coccyxgectomy. Then a neuro stimulator implant for nerve pain. I was diagnosed with Levator Ani syndrome 8 years later. 😢

[@Nielasher]

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[@anewdawn2009]

@@Nielasher thank you

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Pelvic floor treatments by physio therapist has helped me immensely

[@peterobrien2537]

@@anewdawn2009how r u now? can u drive for long hours without pain or burning?

[@LS030]

😮 Hoping you have found true help.

[@leegarza3605]

It feels like I'm sitting on a softball even when standing.

[@danieljarrett3783]

How are you now?

[@leegarza3605]

@@danieljarrett3783 6 months later and I'm still dealing with this. Thanks for asking.

[@leegarza3605]

@@danieljarrett3783 I did have an MRI about a month ago but it didn't show anything.

[@leegarza3605]

@Dre9 Sound like a lot of fun... I'll have to look into that further. As for my current situation, I don't feel much better. I'm about to see a PT my urologist has referred to me. Let's see what happens with that.

[@peterobrien2537]

@@leegarza3605how r u doing now ?

[@davidless57]

I suffer from this in my spinker, rectum area, I can feel the tenderness with my finger. Why didnt you mention these pressure points? they are very common in men.

[@Nielasher]

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[@watchingL8]

Currently dealing with that kind of onset of symptom for the last 4 months. Its not everyday but like once a week or 10 days. Just cant pin point the location but feels deep in around the sphincter or so. Not inside directly but around it. Its the sitting life style that lead to my prob and also stress in life general contributes to these flare ups to happen. Its not so severe but its damn annoying. Specially if it comes out at night.

[@TinaFischer01]

Thank you for such an informative video. I’ve been suffering with symptoms of levator ani syndrome for the past six months. I have yet to find a health professional who is able to do the triggerpoints on the inside of the rectum. I’m desperate to find relief as it really bothers me when I sit down fir any period of time. It is like having a toothache in my butt. Can I learn to do these triggerpoints on my own? Pls advise.

[@denisewilliams7166]

Have you had tailbone checked?

[@tinafischer5100]

@@denisewilliams7166 thanks for the reply. No. Getting so much better now. Who would you suggest to go to to get a tailbone checked?

[@denisewilliams7166]

@@tinafischer5100 a tailbone specialist, I am still looking for one near me but there is a support group that rave about Dr. Patrick Foye who is in New Jersey, USA others talk about a doc in London. One thing I use is Hemorrhoid cream up inside the rectum. It helps!

[@davidless57]

same problem I have, read the by Dr Weiss "head ach in the pelvis, a must read!!!!!He suffered most of his life with this condition.

[@angelikahagner2227]

Can you make a teaching of tube Ishiadicum pain

[@Nielasher]

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[@kxrsuperstar]

Weeping as I watch this. I’ve spent thousands on tests and no results. I’ve wanted to die many times. Thank you so much.

[@rafaelthemotivator]

Hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic floor therapy. I started 2 months ago

[@kxrsuperstar]

@@rafaelthemotivator I’m two months into PT myself. 80% pain symptoms resolved. Still unable to sit for more than a few seconds without a flare up, but I’m not in pain all day. How goes it for you?

[@ju7062]

I too have wanted to die and am still in pain and nobody will help me

[@kxrsuperstar]

@@ju7062 I’ve since learned I have a hooked coccyx causing my levator ani syndrome. Physical Therapy and strength trading have helped tremendously, although I’m not cured. I hope you recover.

[@peterobrien2537]

@@ju7062how r u now dear?

[@runeskyttsing9089]

This such a depressing condition. It has changed my whole personality. Chronically depressed. Never happy. A constant fight or flight mode. Been suffering for 30 years with this affliction. I am a shadow of my former self. The pain and tension spreads through out the body as time goes by. It becomes a musculoskeletal disorder. My Psoas muscle is beyond f'd up. The abs and lower back is also affected. In the 90ies males who got these kind problems where just diagnosed with chronic non bacterial prostatit. But 95 % of the patients hasn't got a prostate problem.

[@flywithemre2240]

sir , what s your treatment levator ani spasm and anus pain, i did not sleep just 3 hours in night , it doesnt enough rest in night . pain pain pain ı bored and sad 😔just i 30 years old went to doctors but they didnt solve . contractions continue in levator muscle

[@Nielasher]

We would suggest that you seek medical advice if possible. Please also see the blog and article section of our website www.nielasher.com

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

10 years ago when I finally went to a pelvic floor physio therapist where I rec help and major relief. Recently pain is back and pursuing further treatment again.

[@peterobrien2537]

flywithemer2240 how r u now?

[@JaguerRhye]

Thanks for this helpful video. Do you think rectal dilators can help with relieving rectal pressure over time?

[@Nielasher]

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[@jeniferwarren237]

I have to do internal work twice a day and bowel motions set me into a flair it’s is horrific I have yet to find a cure

[@williamgray3557]

Sry to hear that. I’m doing internal work twice a week and some days are unbearable. There should be a place where ppl can share ideas or thoughts on how to help this…Good luck!

[@arielm1562]

Same. I definitely wish there was a community. It can be very isolating.

[@bidishapyne6312]

if the trigger point is around the vaginal opening like mentioned here...? what are the ways to reduce the burning sensation while intercourse?

[@Lawh]

What about no pain, but an immense feeling of pressure? Other reasons have been excluded to my knowledge. There was pretty bad pain when pressing towards the tailbone when examined.

[@Nielasher]

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[@dunn722]

G 🐦 🐦 d Morning Dr Archer. ? Could patients find the trigger point and relief by sitting on a foam roller or massage tools? Thx.

[@Nielasher]

Hello Mia ... massage or trigger point tools would not be useful, and their use is not recommended. As the video explains, there are therapists who are trained to work in these areas. Please seek help and advice from a suitably qualified healthcare professional. You can also access more videos and articles on our website www.nielasher.com

[@postnatalmotcoach1006]

I have yes. And find a small ball to sit on for variations

[@cutwater1965]

Thank you!

[@strongsyedaa7378]

Exercises for Levator Ani Avulsion Syndrome please 🙏

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[@aronvalentin4842]

Did you recover it? I have terrible spasms, especially at night. It wasn't bother me until a few weeks ago, when this started to hapeen everyday. I think I have this problem for more than 5 years

[@mreyes5323]

has any 1 had luck treating levator ani using a pelvic wand

[@Str8ABH]

So I’ve dealt with the golf ball sensation for about 9 months. I was extremely active in the gym prior to that, always focusing on my posture when I sat, etc. and this pain in the anal region basically shut my life down since it started. Missed out on many good days since I spent most of my time inside avoiding even sitting properly to not feel that terrible sharp pain from sitting. I thought it was a hemorrhoid for the longest time and approached self treatment from that perspective. I finally went to a proctologist and he shocked me by stating I have no evidence of fissures or hemorrhoids after examining me. I explained in great detail all my symptoms and tried to paint a full picture of what I’ve been dealing with to help get a diagnosis that made sense, because Levator Syndrome, on paper, did not. Long story short, after two sessions of simply massaging the area I’ve been experiencing pain, it shifted away to a new area closer to my tailbone. I knew I was on to something finally. I started gently using a massage gun in that new area and I can honestly say I’m about 90% pain free after only 2 days. The pain was so bad I couldn’t even think of any direct contact with the specific area before just a few days ago, but now I see that it truly was muscle/tension in that area that needs to be worked out, despite the sensation saying otherwise. As you said in the video, I think the lack of attempting to sit more was also prolonging improvement in the condition as well.

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[@boybakergg]

Hi Austin, I have exactly the same story, background and issue as you, and may I know if you have completely recovered?

[@Str8ABH]

@@boybakergg Hello, yes I believe I have completely recovered now. I have returned to working out and can fully sit and have normal activities just as I did prior to the initial onset of symptoms. I do occasionally feel some muscle tightness, but I attribute that to the months of not even being able to sit properly and finally being active again.

[@boybakergg]

@@Str8ABH congrats! Mine started on 4/1/2023, and the recovery speed is so slow. May I ask if you use any lotion or medicine,yoga stretch? Have you ever experienced flare up after Internal trigger point release.

[@Str8ABH]

@@boybakergg ⁠Thanks! The only things that I have done is massage the area with some moderate pressure, some pelvic floor “thrusts” while lying on my back (a few times a week), and some use of a massage gun with a dull head attached over anywhere that had any tightness from before. I will say, that the first time I did moderate pressure massaging in the area, I literally felt a cramp “release” in the area of discomfort. Similar to if you’ve ever had a cramp in your foot that eventually released/relaxed. It seems like massaging the area has been the most beneficial. I wouldn’t say I’ve had a flare up after massaging, but I would say I’ve had days where I could tell there was some tightness similar to the feeling after a heavy leg workout. Just massaging and flexing the area pretty heavily and it’s back to normal for the most part.

[@ju7062]

I am unfortunately a Kaiser patient can you please tell me how I can ask my physician for this type of doctor what is this type of doctor's title for muscles because I have spoken to a GI surgeon who is now sending me in for this balloon test to check my muscles before he gives me final diagnosis of levator ani syndrome and I am in pain all day everyday five out of 10 level up to 10 out of 10 level and I have been an ER four times in the past 9 days I can't handle this anymore

[@Nielasher]

You could ask your Doctor for a physical therapist who specialises in pelvic floor treatments.. Obviously the Doctor needs to clear everything beforehand and will help you decide if this form of treatment is really relevant. For more information or to find a therapist please visit our website www.nielasher.com

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Pelvic floor treatments by physio therapist are very helpful

[@jabohonu]

It's proper to treat the elevator ani syndrome doing a massage with a finger inside the anus (done by a professional) ? My kinesiologist advice me that

[@jabohonu]

And im male

[@juditsomi4287]

​​@@jabohonuWell then there are not many other holes in the region to stick a finger in, are there🙄 Yes, pelvic floor therapy involves the therapist feeling your muscle movements on the inside. Your butthole is not unique, you can't show them anything new.😂

[@jabohonu]

9:09

[@cherylmartin4050]

Wow

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[@romans6tn9tn]

I just take mefenamic acid and rest for a few hours, and the pain is gone. Now i cannot live without medicine, afraid might come back anytime, it is very traumatic, UTI is more bearable than that unexplainable disease.

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