Sphincterotomy and/or Hemorrhoidectomy
Patients undergoing a sphincterotomy or a hemorrhoidectomy may experience persistent pain post-operatively.
Symptoms include:
- Anal/rectal pain/burning
- Pain before, during and/or after bowel movement
- Sitting pain
- Gluteal pain
Both a spincterotomy and a hemorrhoidectomy can cause myofascial trigger points in the anal sphincter and connective tissue restrictions surrounding the anus. These tissue restrictions and myofascial trigger points can cause pain in and around the anus as well as bowel pain and/or dysfunction.
Your physical therapist will normalize the tight tissue and eliminate myofascial trigger poitns with manual therapy techniques. A home exercise program will be prescribed to you to facilitate recovery and maintain the gains made. Resolution of the musculoskeletal dysfunction will result in the elimination of your symptoms.
Disclaimer: The Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center seeks to educate the community on musculoskeletal causes of pelvic pain. Specific medical advice and/or answers to your personal health questions will require a full examination by one of our physical therapists. This website is not intended to be a substitute for a medical evaluation, but rather as an educational resource.