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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: Male Pelvic Health Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Mammal female reproductive system, Human surface anatomy, erectile dysfunction, male pelvic floor, Male Health, Perineum, Hard flaccid syndrome, Men's health, Savas Koutsantonis, Organ systems, Sexual anatomy, Vulva, Human female reproductive system, Gynaecology, Pudendal nerve, Pudendal nerve entrapment, Pelvic pain, Torso, Rectum, Medical classification, Medical Subject Headings, pelvis, Pelvic Floor, Women's Health|

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 Diaphragm and The Pelvic Floor: A Dynamic Duo

Unnati Topiwala2021-07-21T09:11:11-04:00July 1st, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized, Pelvic Floor Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Muscles of the torso, Pelvic fascia, Ami Kirollos, Thoracic diaphragm, Abdomen, Kegel exercise, Branches of biology, Sexual anatomy, Anatomy, Physical exercise, core, pelvis, Pelvic Floor, Women's Health|

Everyone’s got one... a pelvic floor. What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that sit inside the pelvis that we often forget to talk about. However, the pelvic floor is an integral part of our “anticipatory core.” The anticipatory core is made of the deep abdominals, deep muscles of the spine, and the pelvic floor. It allows our body to prepare for motion and creates stability within our trunk... Without these subconscious, [...]

Pesky Pelvic Floor

Alex Wilkins2023-12-19T16:45:39-05:00December 20th, 2017|Categories: Wellness Articles, Pelvic Floor Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, General Information, Women's Health Articles|Tags: Urinary incontinence, pain, pelvis, core, bowel movement, Medical Subject Headings, Medical classification, Medicine, RTT, Urinary bladder, Urinary bladder disorders, Overactive bladder, Prolapse, Anatomy, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Sexual anatomy, Medical specialties, Branches of biology, Stress incontinence, Kegel exercise, Urinary system, bladder, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor|

When we learn about our body we tend to focus on certain muscles, and not realize other muscles exist. Today we are going to highlight the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is the muscle on the bottom of your core. It is charge of supporting your back, organs and sending important messages to your brain. The pelvic floor comes in three layers. The first layer is for sensation, when working correctly helps with orgasm and some continence control. When [...]