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Male Pelvic Health: Pudendal Neuralgia

Male Pelvic Health: Pudendal Neuralgia

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-23T05:11:37-04:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles, Male Pelvic Health Articles|Tags: Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, pelvis, Medical Subject Headings, Medical classification, Rectum, Torso, Pelvic pain, Pudendal nerve entrapment, Pudendal nerve, Gynaecology, Human female reproductive system, Mammal female reproductive system, Vulva, Sexual anatomy, Organ systems, Savas Koutsantonis, Men's health, Hard flaccid syndrome, Perineum, Male Health, male pelvic floor, erectile dysfunction, Human surface anatomy|

Pudendal Neuralgia is a painful condition caused by irritation of the pudendal nerve, usually via compression by muscles or ligaments along its pathway in the pelvis. This irritation causes pain and dysfunction (urinary/bowel and sexual) in both males and females. It is well established that most men wait years before seeking help with pelvic floor issues therefore, this blog will focus on men. The diagnosis of Pudendal Neuralgia is primarily based on signs and symptoms. Diagnostic tests alone are not [...]

The End of the Line // Colonic Constipation

The End of the Line // Colonic Constipation

Alex Wilkins2023-12-19T07:45:17-05:00October 18th, 2017|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles, Women's Health Articles, Nutrition Articles|Tags: Anismus, Neurogenic bowel dysfunction, Sigmoid colon, Medicine, Pelvic Floor, health, colon, colonic constipation, constipation, incontinence, Anisha Drake, Clinical medicine, Digestive system, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal tract disorders, Defecation, Feces, Rectum, Fecal incontinence, Colon cleansing, Medical specialties, Digestive diseases, Large intestine|

Anisha Drake PT, DPT, MCS Constipation is common but rarely talked about. Many are surprised to hear that physical therapy can actually help with this frustrating condition. Before we talk about how PT can help, here are some quick and dirty facts about the end of the track. Constipation can be caused by medication, hormonal changes and even increased stress. People who are chronically constipated can start to experience depression. Continuous straining leads to hemorrhoids, possible prolapse and fissures. [...]