Physical Therapy and the Standford Protocol
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scoobysnacks
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Physical Therapy and the Standford Protocol
I've just ordered the book. I'm going to read it before going to a PT. But, I spoke to a PT yesterday that said he could do myofascial release and stretch out the pelvic area and the muscles. He said thought that actual pelvic floor massage was created for women as you can enter the vagine; he went on to say finding a PT that would do it throught the anus here in OH would be very difficult if not impossible. Will what he can do be helpful and worth the 90 dollars per week. Also I was going to do one session for an hour per week. How long should I try this before deciding if it is successful? Thanks,
Age:29 | Onset Age: 25.5 | Symptoms: Initially burning in prostate/perineum, burning in urethra, uncontrollable muscle contraction before urinating, dual ache in groin, left testicle pain, feeling of golf ball in rectum, soarness in rectum, and muscle spasms, now mainly very mild urinary tract inflammation, burning mildly after ejaculation, some days after physical activity involuntary mild muscle contraction before urinating | Helped By: .5 mg of Ativan, Aleve (naproxen), quercetin, alcohol in large quantities (vodka and soda), stretching, walking, internal massage the perineum area and levators. | Worsened By: sitting, weightraining, jogging, coffee, caffeine in general, alcohol bothered me at first, overdoing sex
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scotsman
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I'd ask if he's treated any other chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome sufferers. Might be worth trying as I'm sure you have external trigger points as well that he could treat initially - which is a lot less invasive (and allows you to build some trust up).
Richard.
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