As the Pudendal nerve travels from the sacral nerve root through the pelvis, it can easily become entrapped and irritated by the fascia, muscles and ligaments. Excessive bike riding, horse riding, deadlifts and constipation can cause nerve irritation. Pain of a severe, throbbing, or stabbing character in the course or distribution of the nerve.
Common Symptoms of Pudendal Neuralgia are:
• Pain with sitting, decreased with standing.
• Urinary dysfunction - Urinary frequency and or urgency, pain during or after voiding, slow hesitant or interrupted urine stream.
• Bowel dysfunction - Pain before, during or after bowel movement. Constipation or difficulty with evacuating, feeling of fullness in rectum.
• Sexual dysfunction.
• Genital and/or anal pain.
• Burning, shooting, stabbing pain.
• Difficulty with daily activities.
• Decreased tolerance for exercise.