[Chronic pelvic pain syndrome : Treatment options using osteopathy]

Inferior Hypogastric Block for the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain

CONTEXT

Pelvic pain is described as pain originating from the visceral or somatic system localizing to the pelvis, the anterior abdominal wall at the level of or below the umbilicus, lumbosacral back in either men or women.

EVIDENCE ACQUISITION

Narrative review.

RESULTS

Chronic pelvic pain can be a complex disorder that may involve multiple systems such as urogynecological, gastrointestinal, neuromusculoskeletal, and psychosocial systems. The etiopathogenesis for chronic pain remains unknown for many patients. For achieving optimal patient management, a multimodal and individualized assessment of each patient is the best strategy.

CONCLUSIONS

There are non-pharmacologic treatments as well as pharmacologic treatments. In addition to these treatment options, inferior hypogastric plexus block is a promising treatment modality.