Pelvic pain can occur for a variety of reasons, and involves pain felt deep within the pelvic region, often with penile/scrotal or rectal symptoms.
Pain will often be present during sexual intercourse which can be deeply distressing and may cause subsequent problems. Pain may also occur with erection. In some cases, it is diagnosed as pudendal neuralgia.
The symptoms for these common conditions can include lower abdomen, genital or perineal discomfort, pain during or after sex and/or urination, and urinary disruption, such as urgency or frequency, difficulty beginning to urinate, incomplete emptying or a weak stream. Some patients also report discomfort sitting for long periods.
Sexual health dysfunction in men may present as erectile dysfunction and pain, and reduced libido.
Often treatment with our men’s physio includes working with your GP or sexual health nurse to ensure cardiovascular health has been fully checked, and to ensure that medication has been reviewed.
Treatment may include:
– Pelvic floor exercises and strengthening – Prescription and instruction around pump use – Visceral release/massage – Referral for Shockwave treatment – Manual therapy – Relaxation stretches and exercises – Acupuncture/dry needling
We have two convenient Physiotherapy clinics in Perth.
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