The levator ani is a complex funnel-shaped structure mainly composed of striated muscle with some smooth muscle components
Chronic proctalgia is a general term for chronic or recurring pain in the anal canal or rectum[]
(See also Evaluation of Anorectal Disorders Evaluation of Anorectal Disorders The anal canal begins at the anal verge and ends at the anorectal junction The role of specific levator ani trigger point injections in women with chronic pelvic pain has been studied
Women with vaginal deliveries have risk of developing LAM avulsion because vaginal delivery causes major LAM
Levator ani syndrome, which causes pelvic pain, is one of the conditions treated with diazepam
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I've found lifestyle modifications has been the best way to manage the pain rather than heaps of medications
This intervention includes manual intrarectal and intravaginal massage of the levator ani, coccygeus, and piriformis muscles
The puborectalis wraps as a sling around the anorectal junction accentuating the anorectal angle during contraction and is a primary contributor to fecal continence
It continues, either constantly or on and off, for months
Inner surface of coccyx, levator ani of opposite side, and into structures that penetrate it
The pelvic floor is a sheet of muscles designed to support the abdominal viscera as well as maintain urethral, anal, and vaginal continence
It forms a large part of the pelvic diaphragm, which supports the pelvic organs
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