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

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 [...]

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-25T11:35:13-04:00February 9th, 2023|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles, Women's Health Articles, Pelvic Floor Articles, Wellness Articles, Pain Management Articles, Male Pelvic Health Articles, Women Pelvis Articles|Tags: Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, pelvis, core, Medicine, Urinary bladder, Clinical medicine, Urinary bladder disorders, Prolapse, Defecation, Torso, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Medical specialties, Branches of biology, Kegel exercise, Vagina, Urine, Urination, Urinary system, Abdomen, pelvic health PT, perineal (pelvic floor) pain, Urology, Paruresis, Excretion, Aretha Narayan, Pelvic organ prolapse|

Whether it’s pelvic pain, discomfort with sex, incontinence, difficulty having a bowel movement, or feelings of fullness or heaviness in your lower abdomen or pelvic region. The signs and symptoms of an pelvic organ prolapse can be extremely overwhelming. Let’s start with the most important question…what exactly is a prolapse? A pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when your pelvic organs move from their original position. It can be due to a multitude of factors including but not limited to: Weakness [...]

Do You Know Your Vulva?

Melissa Baudo2020-12-03T13:04:50-05:00December 3rd, 2020|Categories: Pelvic Floor Articles, Uncategorized|Tags: Branches of biology, Women's Health, pelvis, Torso, Anatomy, Gynaecology, Human female reproductive system, Mammal female reproductive system, Vulva, Vagina, Female mammals, Cervix, Uterus|

Do you Know your Vulva? Anatomical names are important! This post is specifically for the ladies, or anyone with a vulva… which is different from a vagina! The vulva is the name of the outer portion of genitalia in which the vagina sits. According to this article from the New York Post, up to 46% of American women surveyed couldn’t point out their cervix, and 57% couldn’t identify the uterus. Only one in 10 were able to correctly complete a female reproductive [...]