How do you deal with testicular pain?

By Shannon Strauch, PTA, STMT-1 on 7/23/2024

Pelvic floor therapy and specific stretches can help alleviate testicular pain, especially if it is related to pelvic floor dysfunction. Here are some exercises and techniques that may be beneficial:

Pelvic Floor Relaxation Techniques

1. Diaphragmatic Breathing

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   • Lie down or sit comfortably.

   • Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen.

   • Breathe in deeply through your nose, allowing your abdomen to rise more than your chest.

   • Exhale slowly through your mouth, feeling your abdomen fall.

   • Practice for 5-10 minutes to help relax the pelvic floor muscles.

2. Pelvic Floor Drops

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   • Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.

   • Take a deep breath in and imagine your pelvic floor muscles relaxing and dropping down.

   • As you exhale, maintain this relaxed state.

   • Repeat for several breaths.

Stretches

1. Child’s Pose

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   • Kneel on the floor with your big toes touching and knees spread apart.

   • Sit back on your heels and stretch your arms forward, lowering your forehead to the ground.

   • Hold for 30 seconds to a minute, focusing on breathing and relaxing your pelvic floor.

     

2. Happy Baby Pose

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   • Lie on your back and bring your knees toward your chest.

   • Grab the outside of your feet with your hands.

   • Gently pull your feet down while pushing your knees toward the ground.

   • Hold for 30 seconds to a minute.

     

3. Butterfly Stretch

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   • Sit on the floor with your feet together and knees bent out to the sides.

   • Hold your feet with your hands and gently press your knees toward the ground.

   • Hold for 30 seconds to a minute.

     

4. Piriformis Stretch

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   • Lie on your back with both knees bent.

   • Cross one ankle over the opposite knee.

   • Pull the uncrossed leg toward your chest until you feel a stretch in your buttocks.

   • Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides.

     

5. Oblique Stretch

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   • Can be performed either standing or sitting

   • Lift one arm up towards the ceiling

   • Reach towards the opposite side until you feel a stretch in your side

   • Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides.

     

Pelvic Floor Therapy Techniques

If you continue to experience testicular pain, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional or a pelvic floor physical therapist who can provide a personalized assessment and treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. A pelvic floor therapy session can include:

1. Trigger Point Release

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   • A physical therapist can perform trigger point release on tight or painful areas in the pelvic floor muscles.

   • This technique involves applying pressure to specific points to relieve muscle tension and pain.

2. Manual Therapy

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   • A physical therapist may use manual techniques to gently stretch and mobilize the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles.

3. Biofeedback

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   • Biofeedback can help you become more aware of your pelvic floor muscles and learn how to relax and control them effectively.

Additional Tips

• Stay Hydrated

  : Adequate hydration helps maintain muscle function and can reduce pelvic floor tension.

• Avoid Prolonged Sitting

  : Take breaks to stand, stretch, and walk around to prevent pelvic floor tightness.

If you continue to experience testicular pain, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional or a pelvic floor physical therapist who can provide a personalized assessment and treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Experiencing pain in the testicles? Reach out to us at Pelvic Health Center in Madison, NJ to set up an evaluation and treatment! Feel free to call us at 908-443-9880 or email us at receptionmadison@pelvichealthnj.com.

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