I just purchased a Theracane. My PT has worked on a trigger point in my illiopsoas (hip flexor). I don't know the medical description of the point. It's right where the "pubic line" meets the top of the thigh. I believe that this trigger point is causing most of my suprapubic pain.
Anybody have any suggestions as to what sort of techniques that have been helpful?
Question for Theracane users
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pminturn
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Question for Theracane users
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Age: 31 | Onset Age: 25 for pain, 28 for urinary symptoms | Symptoms: right suprapubic pain (intermittent) radiating into right testicle and lower right back, frequent and urgent urination, sitting on golf ball feeling | Helped By: stretching, moment-to-moment relaxation | Worsened By: anxiety, stress, being on my feet for too long
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Jay
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Re: Question for Theracane users
Hi,
You might want to look through posts made by CPPSDad. He is a former moderator who saw a great deal of improvement thanks to his Theracane, and he often gave advice about how to use one effectively.
I received my Theracane from a friend I made here. It works great for sore or stiff areas, does wonders for the neck tension that comes with some of my migraines. Just locate, apply pressure, and hold! Maybe add in a little massaging action. I've not used it for a lot of trigger point work, thanks to most of mine being internal.
You might want to look through posts made by CPPSDad. He is a former moderator who saw a great deal of improvement thanks to his Theracane, and he often gave advice about how to use one effectively.
I received my Theracane from a friend I made here. It works great for sore or stiff areas, does wonders for the neck tension that comes with some of my migraines. Just locate, apply pressure, and hold! Maybe add in a little massaging action. I've not used it for a lot of trigger point work, thanks to most of mine being internal.
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.