Insider journalist Cassandra Miasnikov reached out to me for my input on conditions that could be causing you pelvic pain, and I was glad to offer my opinion on this vital topic. Here is a brief synopsis of the article, along with a link to the full article below....
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Vaginismus / Genito-Pelvic Penetration Disorder
About Vaginismus and Genito-Pelvic Penetration Disorder Involuntary muscle spasms involving the superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles that typically cause painful entry, limiting or preventing intercourse, tampon insertion or pelvic exams. Women with vaginismus do...
Histamines and Chronic Pelvic Pain, Chronic Prostatitis – the Connection
Research draws a connection between histamines and chronic pelvic pain Also linked to histamine response, inflammation disorders, and chronic nonbacterial prostatitis. What is Chronic Pelvic Pain? Chronic pelvic pain is generally defined by chronic pain in the region...
Male Pelvic Pain: What You Should Do If You Have a “Headache in Your Pelvis”
Did you know that chronic pelvic pain can happen to all bodies, regardless of your sex? If you have a human body, you have pelvic floor muscles and these muscles can be dysfunctional, causing pelvic pain in the low back, pelvis, groin, genitalia, and hip region....
Why do my testicles hurt?
Asking Yourself "Why do my testicles hurt?" Read On For Answers. When I talk to friends and family about pelvic floor physical therapy, many think I only treat women. Pelvic floor muscles are found in everyone! The male population can also suffer from pain or...
The Scoop on Poop – What is your poop telling you?
May is Pelvic Pain Awareness month and healthy bowel habits are important component to consider in overall pelvic health. What is your poop telling you? A lot of our clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and prolapse have some trouble with...
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Managing Prostatitis Related Pain: Healthy Sex and Lifestyle Habits
Managing Prostatitis Related Pain is Possible Part 2 of 2 of our Prostatitis Lifestyle Management Series An article published in the Journal of Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease (Gallo, L. (2014).) outlines evidence-based recommendations for managing prostatitis...
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Managing Prostatitis Related Pelvic Pain
Ways Prostatitis Related Pelvic Pain Can Be Reduced or Eliminated Part 1 of 2 of our Prostatitis Lifestyle Management Series An article published in the Journal of Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease outlines evidence-based recommendations to treat prostatitis...
Nonbacterial Prostatitis: Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
This article will review how prostatitis can cause or contribute to chronic pelvic pain and what pelvic floor therapy can do to help alleviate it. The Condition Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis is sometimes described as a “headache in the pelvis” with pain symptoms...
What’s Up Down There, Doc?
Pelvic floor physical therapy is one of the best kept secrets in medicine. Recently, I was on a plane flight and sat next to two women. They were very chatty with one another and quickly swept me up into their conversation. Inevitably, in situations like this,...

