Sportsman Hernia

Sportsman Hernia

Groin injuries are very common amongst athletes, especially in sports that involve rapid movements: cutting and twisting such as football, soccer, hockey or rugby. The chief complaint is pain in the inguinal area during athletic activities and afterwards. The term sportsman hernia or pubalgia refers to pain in the inguinal area during athletic activities and…

Hard Flaccid Syndrome- Why is getting hard so hard?

Hard Flaccid Syndrome- Why is getting hard so hard?

According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis may account for 2% to 16% of urological issues worldwide. It’s the most common urologic disease in men younger than 50 years old. What is Hard Flaccid Syndrome? Hard flaccid syndrome is a type of chronic pelvic pain syndrome which may occur…

Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain

Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain

Persistent pelvic pain can be an overwhelming experience. Pain, whatever the severity, can consume our thoughts and steal much of our cognitive energy, leaving us feeling exhausted and stressed. Pain can elicit not just physical responses, but mental and emotional responses- one of the most common being fear of movement. Often, we become fearful of…

Type of Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis

Type of Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis

According to the IC Network, 3.2 to 7.9 million women and 1 to 4 million men suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC). Individuals with IC can have symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, difficulty with starting the urine stream, pressure, pain, spasms, constipation. Treatment Options There are many different types of treatments out there, from conservative…