Question:
I am a 46-year-old driver who has been diagnosed with chronic prostate pain. I tried different conventional and natural therapy, but I still suffer from chronic pain in my pelvic region.
What could other therapeutic modalities be of help to me?
Answer:
A multidisciplinary approach is the best approach to the management of prostatodynia or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CCPS). In many countries, the core team consists of primary care physicians, urologists, gynecologists, sexologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, nurses, and naturopathic doctors. Successful long-term management requires using a range of specialists and treatments tailored to the individual patient's needs. There are encouraging studies on the effectiveness of pelvic floor physical therapy in managing CPPS. Myofascial release of painful trigger points of the pelvic floor myofascial using massage, stretching, and point release. According to one last study * among 31 patients studied in all of them, a myofascial release approach led to significant symptoms. So, consult with your primary care physician to consider a referral to a pelvic-certified physical therapist if you haven't done it so far.
[The content is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals.]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8451701
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