Typical symptoms reported include:
- Burning, itching, or soreness in the pelvic area—penis, testicles, anus, or between
- Pain that worsens with certain activities, clothing, or extended sitting
- Urinary troubles like urgency, frequency, or a sluggish stream
- Discomfort during sexual release or aching afterward
- Sexual function issues like weakened ejaculations or difficulty staying erect
- Gastrointestinal complaints such as constipation or bloating linked to pain
- Sudden bouts of discomfort that don’t always have an identifiable cause
- Symptom patterns that come and go unpredictably
For those living in Agoura Hills, seeking help through pelvic floor-focused physical and occupational therapy may be the key to lasting relief and restored wellbeing.
Typical symptoms reported include:
- Burning, itching, or soreness in the pelvic area—penis, testicles, anus, or between
- Pain that worsens with certain activities, clothing, or extended sitting
- Urinary troubles like urgency, frequency, or a sluggish stream
- Discomfort during sexual release or aching afterward
- Sexual function issues like weakened ejaculations or difficulty staying erect
- Gastrointestinal complaints such as constipation or bloating linked to pain
- Sudden bouts of discomfort that don’t always have an identifiable cause
- Symptom patterns that come and go unpredictably
For those living in Agoura Hills, seeking help through pelvic floor-focused physical and occupational therapy may be the key to lasting relief and restored wellbeing.
Associated Diagnoses
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome/Male Pelvic Pain, Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Pudendal Neuralgia, Hard Flaccid Syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome are all pain syndromes that cause pelvic pain due to pelvic floor dysfunction.
Associated Diagnoses
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome/Male Pelvic Pain, Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Pudendal Neuralgia, Hard Flaccid Syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome are all pain syndromes that cause pelvic pain due to pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Surgical trauma (vasectomy, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) interventions, prostatectomy)
- Orthopedic injuries or other traumas (spine, hip, knee, and/or ankle injuries/pathology, accidents)
- Biomechanical or structural dysfunction (hip dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, scoliosis, leg length discrepancy)
- Excessive exercise or changes to exercise routine
- Excessive sitting
- Chronic constipation and straining
- Jelqing and/or attempts at gential enhancement or foreskin regeneration
- In rare cases, bladder, prostate, or sexually transmitted infections after successful resolution of infection
- The majority of men with pelvic pain, with or without urinary or bowel complaints, have pelvic floor dysfunction
Causes of Pelvic Pain
- Surgical trauma (vasectomy, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) interventions, prostatectomy)
- Orthopedic injuries or other traumas (spine, hip, knee, and/or ankle injuries/pathology, accidents)
- Biomechanical or structural dysfunction (hip dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, scoliosis, leg length discrepancy)
- Excessive exercise or changes to exercise routine
- Excessive sitting
- Chronic constipation and straining
- Jelqing and/or attempts at gential enhancement or foreskin regeneration
- In rare cases, bladder, prostate, or sexually transmitted infections after successful resolution of infection
- The majority of men with pelvic pain, with or without urinary or bowel complaints, have pelvic floor dysfunction
Diagnostic Challenges
For many men, the journey to uncover the cause of pelvic pain is long and frustrating. Research shows that it can take as much as seven years to receive a correct diagnosis. This prolonged process is often due to the fact that symptoms are easily confused with other conditions like STIs, prostatitis, or urinary infections. Rather than conducting detailed evaluations, many healthcare providers resort to quick antibiotic treatments, which do nothing to resolve the true issue—pelvic floor dysfunction. Another major hurdle is the scarcity of therapists who specialize in treating men with pelvic conditions, as most professionals in this field focus on female health. PHRC has worked to bridge this gap, developing a practice that places male pelvic health front and center. Today, men make up a large portion of our clientele, benefiting from the attention and skill that’s long been lacking elsewhere.
Men with pelvic pain often endure a long and disheartening journey to find answers. A common first step from healthcare providers is to prescribe antibiotics, yet in more than 90% of cases, there’s no bacterial infection to fight. Instead, these individuals are usually experiencing Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), particularly NIH Categories IIIa and IIIb. These categories refer to forms of CPPS not linked to infection, but rather to neuromuscular or inflammatory factors that antibiotics cannot resolve.
The NIH categorizes prostatitis syndromes as follows:
Category I: Acute bacterial prostatitis—characterized by intense pain, fever, and laboratory confirmation of an acute urinary infection.
Category II: Chronic bacterial prostatitis—marked by ongoing bacterial presence and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Category IIIa: Inflammatory CPPS—pain is accompanied by inflammatory markers like white blood cells in bodily fluids.
Category IIIb: Non-inflammatory CPPS—chronic pain exists, but lab tests show no immune system involvement.
Category IV: Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis—where inflammation is found during lab testing, despite no physical symptoms reported.
Diagnostic Challenges
For many men, the journey to uncover the cause of pelvic pain is long and frustrating. Research shows that it can take as much as seven years to receive a correct diagnosis. This prolonged process is often due to the fact that symptoms are easily confused with other conditions like STIs, prostatitis, or urinary infections. Rather than conducting detailed evaluations, many healthcare providers resort to quick antibiotic treatments, which do nothing to resolve the true issue—pelvic floor dysfunction. Another major hurdle is the scarcity of therapists who specialize in treating men with pelvic conditions, as most professionals in this field focus on female health. PHRC has worked to bridge this gap, developing a practice that places male pelvic health front and center. Today, men make up a large portion of our clientele, benefiting from the attention and skill that’s long been lacking elsewhere.
Men with pelvic pain often endure a long and disheartening journey to find answers. A common first step from healthcare providers is to prescribe antibiotics, yet in more than 90% of cases, there’s no bacterial infection to fight. Instead, these individuals are usually experiencing Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), particularly NIH Categories IIIa and IIIb. These categories refer to forms of CPPS not linked to infection, but rather to neuromuscular or inflammatory factors that antibiotics cannot resolve.
The NIH categorizes prostatitis syndromes as follows:
Category I: Acute bacterial prostatitis—characterized by intense pain, fever, and laboratory confirmation of an acute urinary infection.
Category II: Chronic bacterial prostatitis—marked by ongoing bacterial presence and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Category IIIa: Inflammatory CPPS—pain is accompanied by inflammatory markers like white blood cells in bodily fluids.
Category IIIb: Non-inflammatory CPPS—chronic pain exists, but lab tests show no immune system involvement.
Category IV: Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis—where inflammation is found during lab testing, despite no physical symptoms reported.
Treatment:
How We Can Help You
Men in Agoura Hills living with persistent pelvic pain may find meaningful relief through a specialized evaluation by a pelvic floor physical and occupational therapists. The goal of the initial appointment is to uncover the deeper cause of symptoms and lay out a treatment strategy that addresses your specific condition. This begins with a detailed discussion about your medical journey—past diagnoses, medications, therapies you’ve tried, and how your symptoms have evolved. Many of our Agoura Hills patients tell us they feel stuck or dismissed, and this evaluation is designed to finally give them clarity.
The physical component of the assessment will explore the function and coordination of your pelvic floor muscles, joint mobility, nerve function, and posture during movement. These factors often interact to produce complex symptoms. After completing the exam, your therapist will provide a full explanation and customize a treatment schedule for you. This usually includes one to two visits per week for three months, plus at-home care routines. The therapist will also coordinate with your urologist, primary care doctor, or other specialists as needed. At our Agoura Hills clinic, we believe you deserve thorough, effective care to help you reclaim your daily comfort.
Treatment:
How We Can Help You
Men in Agoura Hills living with persistent pelvic pain may find meaningful relief through a specialized evaluation by a pelvic floor physical and occupational therapists. The goal of the initial appointment is to uncover the deeper cause of symptoms and lay out a treatment strategy that addresses your specific condition. This begins with a detailed discussion about your medical journey—past diagnoses, medications, therapies you’ve tried, and how your symptoms have evolved. Many of our Agoura Hills patients tell us they feel stuck or dismissed, and this evaluation is designed to finally give them clarity.
The physical component of the assessment will explore the function and coordination of your pelvic floor muscles, joint mobility, nerve function, and posture during movement. These factors often interact to produce complex symptoms. After completing the exam, your therapist will provide a full explanation and customize a treatment schedule for you. This usually includes one to two visits per week for three months, plus at-home care routines. The therapist will also coordinate with your urologist, primary care doctor, or other specialists as needed. At our Agoura Hills clinic, we believe you deserve thorough, effective care to help you reclaim your daily comfort.
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