Vulvodynia: A Missing Piece

Pelvic PT Rising · May 19, 2025 · 20m

Vulvodynia is as non-specific as ‘low back pain.’ So why are we treating it like one condition?

In this Missing Piece episode from the Rising Vault, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to vulvodynia treatment:

💡 The perineal fascia.

Vulvodynia can be complex and multi-factorial, with contributing factors like:

👉 Rectal dysfunction

👉 Urachus and belly button involvement

👉 Lumbar referral patterns

👉 Hip referrals

But one consistent missing piece? The perineal fascia.

With nearly every presentation of vulvodynia, it’s almost impossible for the perineal fascia not to…