Levator ani syndrome is a long-term condition characterized by sporadic episodes of pain in the rectum and anus. It is also called levator syndrome or levator ani spasm syndrome. It is estimated to ...

February 5, 2007 — Levator ani muscle damage during childbirth has been linked to pelvic organ prolapse and fallen bladder, according to the results of a study reported in the January issue of ...

Biofeedback is more effective than two other treatments for a type of chronic rectal pain called levator ani syndrome, according to a new study. A new study conducted by Italian researchers, in ...

Larissa Banitt is a registered nurse who combines her English and Nursing degrees in writing health content. She has worked on the floor on a medical-surgical unit and currently works providing care ...

The levator ani muscle is comprised of the puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and iliococcygeus muscles. The levator ani muscles act as supporting structures in urinary control. Along with the bladder, ...