Pelvic Pain in Men
One in eight men will have musculoskeletal pelvic pain, diagnosed as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many of them will struggle finding a provider who understands male pelvic pain, can provide a diagnosis, and help direct a treatment plan. When it comes to musculoskeletal pain, having a physical therapist on your […]
One step forward…
Recently I had a conversation with a client who arrived frustrated to his session because we tried something new at his previous session. His pain had flared up. His whole reason for coming to therapy (and this is the most common reason) was to RESOLVE his pain and feel better. Despite having made, in my […]
Male Pelvic Pain: It is not your prostate!
Historically, the prostate has been blamed for the main cause of pelvic pain in men. Male pelvic pain is often referred to as “prostatitis”, which suggests an inflammation of the prostate gland, causing the pain. More recently, however, research has shown that in most men, pelvic pain is not caused by or even related to […]
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Much of the attention on pelvic pain is directed towards women, understandably. However, it is important to also consider male pelvic pain. Many men have pain for months or years before they can find a provider who is able to provide a diagnosis and appropriate treatment for their symptoms. I want to take some time […]
Managing Chronic Pelvic Pain, part 1
Persistent pelvic pain is more common that you might realize. 15-20% of women and 8-12% of men are dealing with chronic pelvic pain. There are many things that can be associated with CPP in both men and women. Some but not all are IBS, IC, Endometriosis, painful bladder syndrome, Cancer treatment, Constipation, and trauma. I […]
Getting your zzz’s and how it effects your ability to move.
Raise your hand if you get enough sleep? No one? We all have heard the importance of getting enough sleep and how it helps restore our bodies. But few Americans get enough sleep overall. Interestingly, not getting enough sleep doesn’t just make us sleepy and feel a little sluggish. The lack of sleep affects how […]