Male pelvic pain is any pain or discomfort in the pelvis, perineum, anus, testes, scrotum or penis. The pain can be made worse with sitting, with a full bladder, with intercourse or on ejaculation.
Some of the causes of chronic pelvic pain in males include; spasms or tense pelvic floor muscles, irritation or compression of a nerve, infection of the prostate or bladder or injury/trauma to the pelvis.
Solution: individualised program, which may include; pelvic floor muscle relaxation exercises, whole body relaxation and trigger point therapy.
Amanda has 10 years experience as a musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She has recently returned from 3 years work at an expert pelvic health clinic in Brisbane, where she worked with clients experiencing a broad range of pelvic health dysfunctions and developed a pelvic floor safe pilates classes for her community. Amanda’s passion is to empower her clients with up to date information to assist their pelvic health needs.