Men with pelvic floor dysfunction are often misdiagnosed as having chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. Patients frequently take several courses of antibiotics which fail to resolve symptoms as their underlying problem is pelvic floor dysfunction. The symptoms can manifest as urinary problems, constipation, genital pain, and sexual dysfunction. This condition has recently been renamed Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS). It accounts for 90% of prostatitis cases as the prostate is not the source of the pain.
Research has shown that musculoskeletal tension or imbalance is the cause of these symptoms. Skilled treatment by a physical therapist to address the musculoskeletal dysfunction often helps to resolve this chronic pain. At Pelvicore Rehab we specialize in treating all pelvic floor issues through a comprehensive evaluation process. This is essential to treat the source of the problem and leads patients to recovery and return to an active lifestyle.
“I was referred to Pelvicore rehab for persistent pain in the tip of my penis. I had been to several doctors and had been through too many rounds of antibiotics. At times the pain improved slightly but always returned. I had other medical conditions which complicated the situation. Someone recommended I try pelvic floor physical therapy. Once I met Susan my life changed. She discovered that I had many trigger points in very deep muscles that were referring pain to the tip of my penis. Over a few sessions Susan released the trigger points and taught me how to continue to manage them on my own. The pain is gone and my life has changed! My focus is no longer managing my pain but rather living my life." Paul D.
Think you have prostatitis but tests show no infection? You might be dealing with chronic pelvic floor dysfunction. Up to 90% of cases are non-bacterial—and antibiotics won’t help. Learn how pelvic floor therapy can address the real root cause of your pelvic pain, urgency, and discomfort.
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