Acids Bases and pH Scale. I. Acids *Acids are ionic compounds (a compound with a positive or negative charge) that break apart in water to form a hydrogen ion (H +). *The strength of an acid is based on the concentration of H + ions in the solution.The more H+ the stronger the acid.*The pH scale is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration. It spans from 0 to 14 with the middle point (pH 7) being neutral (neither acidic or basic). Any pH number greater than 7 is considered a base and any pH number less than 7 is considered an acid. 0 is the strongest acid and 14 is the strongest base.
The pelvic muscles are positioned like a mini trampoline that slings across the area where you sit. They run from the pubic bone at the front, to the lower part of the tail bone at the back and from side to side between the sit bones. The pelvic floor muscles are positioned in layers in the floor of the pelvis. This position can make them vulnerable to strain and injury, especially in women.
How does physical therapy help pelvic pain? There are many reasons for developing pelvic pain issues through a lifespan. Muscles, connective tissue (fascia), and nerves in the abdomen, pelvis, and low back region may all contribute to pelvic pain. Pelvic Floor physical therapists are specifically trained to evaluate and treat muscle spasm and trigger points/tender points that can result from muscle imbalance, scar tissue tension, prolonged nerve compression or stretch injuries, and trauma.