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Author: Dr. Rommaan S. Ahmad, Md -Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist

Dr. Rommaan S. Ahmad has a varied background with extensive experience in Musculoskeletal Bones, Joint, Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002, with further training at Ascension Providence and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Certified in PM&R, she holds licenses in MD, MI, and VA. Dr. Ahmad’s specialties include Nerve Block, osteoarthritis, pinched nerve, arthritis, and spine issues. She is a member of professional associations like the AAPMR and AOA, and holds committee roles. After initially practicing in Michigan with a focus on chronic pain management, Dr. Ahmad relocated to the Washington, D.C. area in 2011. She then joined a large multidisciplinary orthopedic and pain management practice, expanding her impact on patient care in northern Virginia and southern Maryland. Her active involvement in various professional organizations—including membership in the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Osteopathic Association—reflects her commitment to staying current with advancements in her field.

Rectococcygeus Muscle Strain

Rectococcygeus muscle strain refers to an injury or overuse of the muscle that runs between the rectum and the coccyx (tailbone). This…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Sprain

Rectococcygeus muscle sprain is an injury to a part of your pelvic floor that connects the rectum to the tailbone (coccyx). Though…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Tears

Rectococcygeus muscle tears involve damage to a part of the pelvic floor that connects the rectum to the coccyx (tailbone). Although less…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Contusion

Rectococcygeus muscle contusion is a type of blunt trauma injury—a bruise or a hit—to a pelvic floor muscle that connects the rectum…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Injury

Rectococcygeus muscle injury is a condition affecting a lesser-known part of your pelvic floor. This guide covers everything you need to know—from…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Tendinitis

Rectococcygeus muscle tendinitis is a condition where the tendon of the rectococcygeus muscle becomes inflamed and irritated. This muscle is part of…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Hypertrophy

Rectococcygeus muscle hypertrophy is a condition in which the rectococcygeus muscle—an important part of the pelvic floor—becomes enlarged or overdeveloped. This may…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Fibrosis

Rectococcygeus muscle fibrosis is a condition where the rectococcygeus muscle—a part of your pelvic floor that helps support the rectum and tailbone—develops…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Infections

Rectococcygeus muscle infection is an uncommon condition that affects a small but important part of the pelvic floor. This guide will explain…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Cysts

Rectococcygeus muscle cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in or around the rectococcygeus muscle—a component of the pelvic floor that plays…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Tumors

Rectococcygeus muscle tumors are abnormal growths that develop in or around a muscle located deep in the pelvic region between the rectum…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Cancer

The rectococcygeus muscle is considered part of the deep pelvic floor muscles. In some texts, it may be discussed along with the…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Spasm

Rectococcygeus muscle spasm is a condition affecting a part of the pelvic floor that connects the rectum to the coccyx (tailbone). When…

Rectococcygeus Muscle Diseases

Rectococcygeus muscle diseases affect an important yet often overlooked part of your pelvic floor. These conditions can cause discomfort, pain, and a…

Coccygeus Muscle Strain

Coccygeus muscle strain is a condition where the small muscle at the back of the pelvis—the coccygeus—is stretched or torn. This guide…

Coccygeus Muscle Sprain

Coccygeus muscle sprain is an injury affecting one of the muscles in your pelvic floor. This guide will help you understand what…

Coccygeus Muscle Tears

A coccygeus muscle tear refers to a stretch, partial rupture, or complete rupture of the muscle fibers in the coccygeus muscle. This…