This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Your pelvic floor is kinda like plumbing: you never really think about it unless there’s something wrong. Although we don’t pay much attention to our ...
A holistic, biopsychosocial approach that focuses on pelvic floor relaxation and as-needed referral for pelvic floor physiotherapy may help improve outcomes and reduce antibiotic use in cis-gender men ...
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) describes long-term pain in the pelvic area, which is below the abdomen and between the hip bones. It is more common in females but can also affect males. CPPS is a ...
I am a 60-year-old man and suffer from chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. I have had bouts of prostatitis since childhood, but the last few years, it has been almost constant. My ...
It often starts subtly, a dull ache in the groin, an urgent need to urinate, or a feeling of tightness that’s hard to explain. For many men, these signs are brushed off as stress, age, or the ...
Causes of pelvic pain can include STIs, cysts, endometriosis, and UTIs. Some conditions that cause pelvic pain may get worse if left untreated. Connect with your doctor to get help for severe, sudden, ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A University at Buffalo expert on the behavioral treatment of chronic pain disorders has been awarded $3.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to conduct a five-year ...
Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits for women. But—surprise!—Kegels offer health wins for men, ...
Pelvic pain is discomfort in the area below your belly button and above your upper thigh. Pain in the pelvic area is often related to your reproductive organs. But it can stem from problems with your ...
Landon was working in client services at a large investment bank in New York when he felt a sudden, acute pain in his groin. It had been a bad day, and he was stressed. “Everything just felt tight,” ...
40 million people in California can experience the PRM Protocol – decreased pain, restorative function, and improved quality of life. We know that patients are seeking answers for months to years with ...
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits ...