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Pelvic pain is frustrating, confusing, and isolating. Many people who have pain in the area between their belly button and their mid-thigh are told, "You’re testing looks normal," or to take painkillers, or hormones, or even "a glass of wine." But what if the underlying cause of pelvic pain is not being appropriately addressed?
That's where Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) comes in, with co-founders Dr. Allyson Shrikhande and Dr. Gautam Shrikhande leading the charge in transforming the treatment of pelvic pain nationwide. They are on a mission to give people, both women and men, who have pelvic pain a safe, effective, and long-lasting treatment so that they can get their lives back.
What are the health concerns that PRM can help with?
PRM is specifically aimed at managing chronic pelvic pain in men and women. This involves pain and discomfort in the lower belly, pelvis, hips, and upper thighs. These symptoms could be from inflamed nerves or overactive pelvic muscles. These issues are often invisible in scans and tests, so others may overlook or misunderstand these patients who are dealing with:
● Endometriosis and period pain
● Pain with intercourse, or pain after intercourse
● Urinary or bowel issues
● Pain after childbirth
● Athletic pelvic injuries
● Post-surgical pelvic pain
● Inter course pain and bladder symptoms with menopause
What Sets PRM Apart from a Normal Clinic?
Most of the time, patients with pelvic pain are usually just offered surgery, medication, or hormones. This is something that Dr. Allyson Shrikhande knows from personal experience. After being told everything appeared "normal" when she felt anything, she knew there had to be another route. That compelled her to develop the PRM Protocol™ — a one-of-a-kind, office-based procedure that concentrates on healing the very root of pelvic pain: the nerves and muscles.
What sets PRM apart:
● Comprehensive Approach to Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis
● Pelvic Nerve Experts
● Their ultrasound-informed procedures provide targeted therapy to treat nerve pain
● Multiple specialties services working together to take care of all aspects of pelvic pain, combining physical interventions including high level robotic surgery with office-based procedures and with nutrition and mental health support.
What Is the PRM Protocol™?
The PRM Protocol™ is a proprietary medical protocol that PRM's founding physicians developed. It's intended to reduce pain and restore pelvic function by addressing the inflamed nerves and tightened muscles contributing to discomfort.
To put it simply, the PRM Protocol™ functions on three levels:
● Reverses the constant inflammation of the pelvic area
● How it helps: Resets the body's pelvic environment, to allow pelvic nerves to heal and pelvic floor muscles to be less painful and stronger to better support intercourse, bladder and bowel function
● retrains the nerves to stop over firing and to work properly with the pelvic floor muscles.
● Patients undergo an individualized treatment plan to target the specific nerves that are causing their symptoms
Is PRM a Long-Term Solution?
Yes. PRM's mission is to get you out of pain and restore long-term pelvic health. 75% of patients experience a significant reduction in pain and improvement of pelvic function after completing a full course of treatment. PRM also recommends yearly follow-up to ensure the best possible long-term outcomes.
Do You Use Any Special Technology?
Absolutely. The PRM Protocol™ is a patented, proprietary office-based procedure. PRM's most compelling selling point, one of its huge strengths, is that it's an ultrasound-guided treatment. This allows our pelvic pain specialists to get a good look inside the body during procedures and precisely target the source of pain. It renders the treatment safer, more efficacious, and more comfortable than older methods.
Who Are the Experts at PRM?
A dedicated team of PRM pelvic pain specialists, nutritionists, cognitive behavioral mental health workers, and high level robotic gynecologic surgeons, all working together." Their teamwork approach to treatment ensures each patient receives an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan.
(Editor’s note: Bradania McWilliams is the Marketing Campaign Manager, not a healthcare provider. The most prominent medical figure at the startup is Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer.
Is PRM Only for Women?
Not at all. PRM works with all humans, men, and all genders, as well. They know that pelvic pain can affect anyone, and they offer inclusive, respectful care to everyone who comes through their doors.
Does PRM Perform Surgeries?
Yes. PRM provides gynecologic and endometriosis excision surgeries. What distinguishes them is how they take on surgery as part of a broader journey.
The three-fold process of PRM Center of Excellence:
● Pre-Habilitation – prepare your body for the surgery to optimize surgical outcomes
● Excision Surgery – endometriosis lesions properly removed from the body.
● Post- Habilitation – promotes healing after surgery
It is designed to decrease the total number of surgeries a patient has to undergo in their lifetime
and to provide ongoing management to promote a healthy pelvic environment to deter pelvic pain symptoms and Endometriosis lesion growth.
Are Their Treatments Popular?
Yes! PRM treats 15,000 patients each year between the clinics, and thousands report positive experiences, the organization says.
PRM is also growing across the country, with new Centers of Excellence now open in states such as Florida and California, bringing its innovative care model to a larger population.
Do They Educate the Public?
PRM is a strong advocate for pelvic pain awareness and reducing the stigma around Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain. They hope to empower patients to speak up about symptoms and understand their conditions, have accurate diagnoses, and have the confidence to discuss their pain without embarrassment.
Have They Been Honored for Their Work?
Indeed, PRM's PRM Protocol™ is patented; for that matter, a patent was granted in 2024, which attests to their innovative approach. THE BOTTOM LINE The product — called "Treatment of Neuromuscular Dysfunction" — is an outright breakthrough in the world of pelvic pain care.
Final Thoughts
Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine is not just another clinic — it's a movement to change how we understand, discuss, and treat pelvic issues. Whether you've suffered from chronic pelvic pain for years or just began to feel it, PRM is a path toward hope and healing. Their unique treatments, experienced staff, and dedication to patient care set them apart as best in class care and top in the industry.
