A pain in the butt? The common types of treatment for levator ani syndrome are usually muscle relaxants, hot baths, and proper diet and exercise. In many cases, there is an underlying element of chronic stress and anxiety which causes these muscles to tighten up and spasm. Trigger point therapy can bring great relief. The treatment itself can be very painful, but the overall relief from treatment can be felt almost immediately. Click on the link for more information about NAT trigger point cours