Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Pelvic pain in men was typically thought to be due to prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate due to infection. Interestingly, prostatitis is the most common urologic diagnosis in men under 50 years old. Prostatitis can indeed cause pelvic pain, but we now know that in many cases of pelvic pain in men, it is not due to dysfunction or pathology of the prostate. Pelvic pain in men is often due to causes other than the prostate, such as neuromuscular impairments (muscles, nerves, tissue).

Pelvic pain can cause pain in:

• Testicles
• Penis
• Perineum
• Rectum
• Abdomen
• Low back and thighs
• Abdomen

Symptoms to CPPS can affect the way you pee. You may notice:

• Peeing more frequently
• Urgency to urinate
• Poor urine flow and less pee comes out
• Pain when urinating (dysuria)
• Hesitating when peeing

It can also affect your sexual function:

• Reduced erection quality
• Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.
• Reduced libido
• Painful ejaculation (with or after)

How can Physio help?

You can get better! Whether you recently developed symptoms consistent with CPPS or you have persistent symptoms and haven’t yet found relief, there is hope. There are treatment interventions available to alleviate your symptoms at Six Physio Clinics. Often successful treatment is achieved through a combination of therapies initiated at the right time. Working with a team of specialized physiotherapists who are well-versed in treating pelvic pain is paramount. The team at Six Physio includes a pelvic health physio, a manual, and rehab physiotherapists who will help you to cure your symptoms and help you to return to your favourite sports activities.