Rolfing
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kidoairaku
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Rolfing
I was wondering if anyone has seen some symptom relief with rolfing treatments.
Age: 24. Onset: May 2007. | Symptoms: OFTEN -- Urine frequency, waxing/waning perineum discomfort (aching), abdomen pain/cramp w/ pressure, painful ejaculations, loose stools; OCCASIONALLY -- cloudy urine, IBS flareups, nocturia; RARELY -- night sweats, blood in urine, passing small dark brown stones. Helps: Alpha blocker, hot baths, relaxing abdomen and pelvic muslces, sitting or laying down. Besides my alpha blocker prescription, I have yet to see a therapist for this. I hope that with treatment I will be able to rid myself of this.
Re: Rolfing
Hi there,
To be honest, I had never heard of this therapy until your question. For those who may be curious, this link has some information.
I have not personally read reports from anyone who has used this technique to treat CPPS. It seems to have some noteworthy benefits, such as acknowledging muscle-related pain, as well as the fact that stress is a trigger. The adjustments sound a little more on the chiropractic side. I don't know if this would be direct enough to treat CPPS'ers, as many have chronic spasm and shortened muscles, both of which require internal treatment.
To be honest, I had never heard of this therapy until your question. For those who may be curious, this link has some information.
I have not personally read reports from anyone who has used this technique to treat CPPS. It seems to have some noteworthy benefits, such as acknowledging muscle-related pain, as well as the fact that stress is a trigger. The adjustments sound a little more on the chiropractic side. I don't know if this would be direct enough to treat CPPS'ers, as many have chronic spasm and shortened muscles, both of which require internal treatment.
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
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kidoairaku
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Re: Rolfing
Thanks for the reply Jay.
The reason I brought this up is because I truly think that poor posture can lead to muscle tension in the pelvic region in some. I have a surgery-recommended level of scoliosis and have a job that requires me to stand for long hours. I believe that my poor posture, which before my chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome initially just gave me slight pain in my buttocks and lower back, has caused more pain to spread to other areas and muscles in my pelvic region. Most men don't have scoliosis with jobs that require lengthy periods of standing, so it's hard to say if there is a correlation, but I truly believe that my poor posture has lead to my CPPS. I'll give rolfing a try and tell you all what happens.
The reason I brought this up is because I truly think that poor posture can lead to muscle tension in the pelvic region in some. I have a surgery-recommended level of scoliosis and have a job that requires me to stand for long hours. I believe that my poor posture, which before my chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome initially just gave me slight pain in my buttocks and lower back, has caused more pain to spread to other areas and muscles in my pelvic region. Most men don't have scoliosis with jobs that require lengthy periods of standing, so it's hard to say if there is a correlation, but I truly believe that my poor posture has lead to my CPPS. I'll give rolfing a try and tell you all what happens.
Age: 24. Onset: May 2007. | Symptoms: OFTEN -- Urine frequency, waxing/waning perineum discomfort (aching), abdomen pain/cramp w/ pressure, painful ejaculations, loose stools; OCCASIONALLY -- cloudy urine, IBS flareups, nocturia; RARELY -- night sweats, blood in urine, passing small dark brown stones. Helps: Alpha blocker, hot baths, relaxing abdomen and pelvic muslces, sitting or laying down. Besides my alpha blocker prescription, I have yet to see a therapist for this. I hope that with treatment I will be able to rid myself of this.