Holistic Physical Therapy as Testicular Pain Treatment
Holistic physical therapy addresses the musculoskeletal, nervous system, and psychological factors contributing to testicular pain. Men experience testicular pain due to injury, infection, inflammation, hernia, nerve irritation, or even as referred pain that originates in another area. Holistic physical therapy as a method of testicular pain treatment looks beyond the testes and treats the entire pelvic area.
How Physical Therapy Works for Testicular Pain
Holistic physical therapy treats the body and the mind. Men in Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, and other local communities find relief through physical therapy at Balanced Body Physical Therapy. Here is how holistic physical therapy helps testicular pain.
Releases Muscle Tension
Tense or dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles create or worsen testicular pain. Holistic physical therapy works on these muscles, as well as tight muscles in the hips, inner thighs, and abdominal wall. Therapists use myofascial and soft tissue release to address trigger points like the pelvic floor muscles, adductors, and abdominal muscles. In addition, movements like the happy baby and frog pose may be part of the therapy.
Nerve flossing as testicular pain treatment technique
Reduces Nerve Irritation
If the ilioinguinal or genitofemoral nerves become irritated or entrapped, testicular pain ensues. Manual physical therapy techniques like nerve flossing provide powerful testicular pain treatment by improving nerve mobility. The therapist moves different parts of the body to alternate between applying tension to one end of the nerve and releasing it on the other, helping the nerve slide. This may include half-kneeling pelvic glides, supine knee-to-chest glides, or prone knee glides that include head movement too.
Improves Blood Flow
Therapists use manual massage and joint mobilization as part of holistic testicular pain treatment to improve circulation to the pelvic area. Poor circulation deprives tissue of oxygen and encourages waste product build-up. By improving circulation, therapists reduce inflammation and support the healing process.
Addresses Psychological Factors
Holistic testicular pain treatment doesn’t overlook the mind-body connection. Chronic testicular pain can be exacerbated by psychological factors like stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety increase muscle tension and nerve sensitivity. More stress causes more pain, and that causes more stress. Techniques such as yoga, breathwork, and meditation help relax the nervous system, manage stress, and break the cycle.
Holistic Treatment for the Whole Man
At Balanced Body, therapist Harold Manrique starts with an assessment to identify the underlying root cause of the testicular pain. He then develops a comprehensive plan for treatment.
Your personalized treatment plan considers the body and the mind. In addition to therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, ice or heat therapy, you’ll learn about your body and how to care for it. Treatment focuses on getting out of pain and getting back to living your best life.
Don’t suffer from testicular pain. Schedule a consultation with Balanced Body Physical Therapy today.
