Physical Trauma
Physical Trauma refers to any injury or insult to the body. The following examples of physical trauma can contribute to pelvic pain syndromes:
- Falls on the tailbone (snow boarding, rollerblading, gymnastics, dance, skiing)
- Surgical-related trauma
- Surgical scars
- Vaginal deliveries/episiotomy scars or perineal tears
- Car accidents
- Chronic constipation and straining to have a bowel movement
- Physical/sexual/emotional abuse
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