I have been PLAGEUED by the problems you guys are duscussing throughout the forum:
Perenial Pain, Difficulty urinating, split weak stream, post ejaculatory pain, libido problems....amongstv others. Went to seveeral urologist and was told by most of them that my issues are anxiety related. I was reffered to PT and once after a biofeedback session I felt a lot better for about a week. I have several more times but then stopped. After pain attention to my sympotms and reading up on this desease I came closer to realization that my issues are directly related to muscle tension "down there", unfortunatly most of the time even though I realize that I am tense - I cannot help it. can't relax the muscles. Tonight I tried what someone here reccomended - relaxing when breathing with stomach instead of chest - and it did help. I truly believe that If I learn how to force myself to relax I can make significant progress on the whole prostate issue. What I am looking for is some relaxation techniques, maybe a link to articles about relaxations, know how on medatation, etc...
I know there are quite a few people who are knowlegable on the subject.
Looking for relaxation techniques
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scotsman
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Here's some links to various dicussion/info posts from this forum on relaxation.
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viewtopic.php?t=1174
viewtopic.php?t=1104
/Richard.
viewtopic.php?t=1141
viewtopic.php?t=1174
viewtopic.php?t=1104
/Richard.
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
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mojoh
Thanks,
I also ran in to this page http://askwaltstollmd.com/relax.html
It does list the benefits of skilled relaxation, but it does not provide any info on HOW to do them. Does anyone here actually use a relaxation technique?
I also ran in to this page http://askwaltstollmd.com/relax.html
It does list the benefits of skilled relaxation, but it does not provide any info on HOW to do them. Does anyone here actually use a relaxation technique?
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Paso
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scotsman
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Paso is right - JD is the man to ask 
I'd also advise sending off for this book : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... I'm/cp58-20
It actually tells you, step by step, how to do relax.
I'd also advise sending off for this book : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... I'm/cp58-20
It actually tells you, step by step, how to do relax.
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
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jd
try this
http://askwaltstollmd.com/wwwboard/glossary/s.html#SR
Note that Dr. Stoll highly suggests doing SR TWICE a day, as opposed to once. The easiest way to do this, is to do it when you first wake up in the morning(20 minutes), and after work before dinner(20 minutes). This is a very easy routine to get into, that interferes with your life very little.
My SR(in cobination with exercise and nutrition) works really well for me, and I have good control of my pelvic muscles and symptoms now. Next summer, I'm going to look into moving to the west coast USA(Oregon), spending a LOT of time outside, exercising, and getting the hell out of the computer industry. I really think that spending too much time in front of the computer caused me to get this condition that I was predisposed towards having, and prevents me from healing it up completely. But I have definitely made a ton of progress.
I'm going to learn the Openfocus method of relaxation also
http://www.openfocus.com
http://askwaltstollmd.com/wwwboard/glossary/s.html#SR
Note that Dr. Stoll highly suggests doing SR TWICE a day, as opposed to once. The easiest way to do this, is to do it when you first wake up in the morning(20 minutes), and after work before dinner(20 minutes). This is a very easy routine to get into, that interferes with your life very little.
My SR(in cobination with exercise and nutrition) works really well for me, and I have good control of my pelvic muscles and symptoms now. Next summer, I'm going to look into moving to the west coast USA(Oregon), spending a LOT of time outside, exercising, and getting the hell out of the computer industry. I really think that spending too much time in front of the computer caused me to get this condition that I was predisposed towards having, and prevents me from healing it up completely. But I have definitely made a ton of progress.
I'm going to learn the Openfocus method of relaxation also
http://www.openfocus.com
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Jd,
Have not seen you here in a while. I am so happy you are doing well. You are a true inspiration to me and I think to many others. Thanks.
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Have not seen you here in a while. I am so happy you are doing well. You are a true inspiration to me and I think to many others. Thanks.
/Paso
Age:34 | Onset Age:29 | Symptoms: Suprapubic burning on and off, frequency on and off, Dribbling, | Helped By: PT for sure has helped me, stretching, Baking Soda, drinking lots of water, Omega 3 | Worsened By: Concentrated urine, Coffee, Stress...