Testicular Pain
What is Testicular Pain?
Symptoms can include:
- Aching or heaviness in one or both testicles
- Sharp or shooting pain that comes and goes throughout the day
- Pain that worsens with sitting, exercise, or sexual activity
- Discomfort that spreads to the groin, abdomen, or thigh
- Tenderness or sensitivity when touched
What Causes Testicular Pain?
That said, many people continue to experience testicular pain even after serious conditions and infections have been ruled out. In these cases, the pain often relates to pelvic floor dysfunction. Tight or overactive pelvic muscles can create painful trigger points that send pain to the testicles, while irritated pelvic nerves (such as the pudendal or genitofemoral nerve) can also contribute. When this is the case, pelvic floor physical therapy provides a safe and effective way to treat the underlying muscular and nerve issues.
What Does the Pelvic Floor Have To Do With Testicular Pain?
When the pelvic floor is not functioning well, men may notice aching or sharp pain in the testicles, discomfort during sexual activity, or pain that gets worse with sitting, exercise, or stress.
Causes of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Psychological stress that keeps muscles tense
- Hip or pelvic injuries that change how muscles work
- Low back pain that places extra strain on the pelvic floor
- Core weakness that forces the pelvic floor to overcompensate
- Constipation that leads to chronic straining
- Past surgeries that affect nerves or tissue in the area
- Poor posture that changes how pressure is carried in the pelvis
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help with Testicular Pain
Benefits of Working with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist For Testicular Pain
- Ease persistent testicular pain and discomfort
- Release tension in the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles that refer pain to the testicles
- Improve nerve function and reduce irritation contributing to testicular pain
- Restore balanced coordination of pelvic floor muscles to decrease strain on sensitive areas
- Enhance blood flow to reduce inflammation and support healing in the pelvic region
- Address underlying muscular issues so you can return to normal daily activities without pain
What To Expect
During Your Initial Appointment
We’ll then conduct a physical exam. This is a hands-on evaluation from head to toe, based on your symptoms. This might involve evaluating external and internal pelvic floor muscles, with the purpose being to trace your issue to its source(s) in order to alleviate pain and discomfort.
These internal manual techniques are applied to the structures of the pelvis. This includes the pelvic floor muscles, nerves, and bones. We want you to be as comfortable as possible during the session, and you have the right to refuse any treatment at any time without explanation.
Your PT will also provide you with exercises to begin at home to address your symptoms and ease your pain. These at-home exercises are customized specifically based on your needs.
During Your Additional Appointments
Most patients notice an improvement in symptoms within 8 weeks (or sooner).
Reduce your testicular pain today.
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Beyond Basics: We Can Help
Since 2003, Beyond Basics has been a place of hope and healing for our patients. We believe skilled and compassionate healing can restore your body’s harmony and balance. Founder, Amy Stein, and co-founder, Corey Hazama are renowned experts and leaders in pelvic floor PT.
The skilled physical therapists at Beyond Basics receive extensive training to qualify them to be the world’s leaders in pelvic floor rehabilitation. All of our therapists have been carefully selected to work at Beyond Basics because they possess the right expertise, kindness, and empathy to allow them to excel at our practice. Our therapists have completed hundreds of additional hours outside of their doctorates both internally and externally through institutes such as Herman and Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association, to help hone their practice and provide exceptional treatment efficiently and compassionately. In addition to being the world’s first and foremost experts in pelvic floor dysfunction, our individual therapists have cultivated additional skills unique to their own personal interests. Read more about each one of our therapists here.
