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Will pelvic floor pt help with vaginismus and anal sphincter tone? do they have to touch the area? does it hurt?
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Helps alot: Pelvic floor therapy can be very helpful for many people with these problems. Yes they have to touch the area. No it is not painful. We use this treatment option in our office a lot with great results.
Answered 6/18/2019
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