Hi all. Stretches are recommended for CPPS, in order to relax the pelvic floor muscles and the surrounding ones. I believe though that in my case (and maybe others) pelvic pain is a result of muscle imbalances. My issues started with lower back pain and (I believe) faulty walking and exercise mechanics. So I don’t think stretching alone will help. In fact I’ve read that passive stretching weakens muscles (I can search for a reference if anyone asks). What I might need is gentle strengthening of the core, without tensing my pelvic floor too much. Ie, “showing my pelvic floor that I don’t need its help”.
But on the other hand, exercise gives me flares. Just a few days ago I did some light exercise and started having tension in my anus. In a few days it turned into pain. So my question is: when to start with exercises? How to know I am ready, how often to do it and how intense? Does anyone have experience? Thanks.
You can read my case here: https://ucpps.men/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=9444
When to add strengthening to stretches
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antmanbird
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When to add strengthening to stretches
Age: 35| Onset Age: 34 (half a year so far)| Symptoms: pain in the perineum and anus (golf ball), pain when walking and sitting, no pain on mornings, gets worse through the day, minimal uro (weak stream, slight pain when full), rare ED (weak erection, slight discomfort after ejaculating)| Helped By: relaxation, stretches, distractions | Worsened By: stress, overthinking, lifting heavy things, long walks, sitting, maybe alcohol| Other comments:
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Re: When to add strengthening to stretches
Forgot to add: I usually get worse if I use my abs too much. That activates my pelvic floor in most cases. Last time I felt something in my anus working (wtf) during a light version of a leg raise / dead bug.
Age: 35| Onset Age: 34 (half a year so far)| Symptoms: pain in the perineum and anus (golf ball), pain when walking and sitting, no pain on mornings, gets worse through the day, minimal uro (weak stream, slight pain when full), rare ED (weak erection, slight discomfort after ejaculating)| Helped By: relaxation, stretches, distractions | Worsened By: stress, overthinking, lifting heavy things, long walks, sitting, maybe alcohol| Other comments: