Patients experiencing chronic discomfort or dysfunction in the pelvis often overlook an effective solution: Pelvic Floor Manual Therapy.
Dr. Lucas uses his expertise in chiropractic and osteopathic manual therapy to apply specialized techniques that help relieve pain and discomfort associated with pelvic floor dysfunction. These manual therapies aim to rebalance the pelvis in terms of muscle and joint function. This is achieved using non-invasive techniques (external and/or internal) that do not cause significant pain.
Pelvic tissue distortions contribute to the pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, leading to subsequent dysfunction of the pelvic organs. These therapies can benefit those struggling with incontinence, spasm, or pelvic pain.
At the New England Center for Pelvic Health, we take a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, focusing on how the body’s systems connect to and affect the pelvic floor.
Dr. Lucas specializes in musculoskeletal care for men and women, using a range of treatments—including manual therapies and targeted techniques—to restore proper pelvic function.
The diagnosis of soft tissue aberration or joint motion restriction requires an experienced provider like Dr. Lucas, with a keen sense of touch and a comprehensive understanding of both Osteopathic and Chiropractic Manual Therapy. By reliably assessing the structures within the pelvis, he can identify tissues for repair and designate the appropriate technique for repairing them.
Joint mobilization, a key component of Dr. Lucas’s treatment approach, is an articular manipulation technique used to improve or restore proper mobility of spinal and/or pelvic joints. It plays a vital role in pelvic floor manual therapy and can be highly effective in restoring flexibility and function. Specific areas of stiffness or restriction are identified and subsequently mobilized, enhancing the range of motion and dampening pain signals.
Myofascial release is a hands-on pelvic floor manual therapy technique involving stretch and massage of connective tissue to reduce tension and improve flexibility. Dr. Lucas’s expertise in this technique realigns tissue fibers, promoting elasticity of the tissues and restoring proper mechanical movement, particularly beneficial for those suffering from chronic tension in the pelvis.
Structured stretch technique, a crucial part of Dr. Lucas’s therapeutic arsenal, is designed to release tension and improve mobility. These techniques, combined with patient education on incorporating them into daily routines, increase flexibility and restore balanced function of pelvic structures.
*For those who have already had surgery, Osteopathic or Chiropractic Manual Manipulation can be useful for symptom relief and be combined with other modalities based on patient preference, tolerance and need.
**Patients get varying degrees of improvement from these modalities and routine re-assessment is necessary to adjust care plans.
