Pelvic pain can result from many causes, and often is a result of and/or is influenced by pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).  PFD can be addressed through a thorough assessment of the pelvic floor muscles to determine if the muscles are overactive or under-active in addition to assessing how they are recruited and used in daily life. Restoring muscle tone balance and learning how to connect to and control the pelvic floor muscles as well as balance the pressures within the abdominal cavity are vital for the optimal functioning of the pelvic floor and resolution of pain.