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Does the Inability to Relax Pelvic Floor Muscles Cause Pelvic Pain in Men?

It’s common for men to associate pelvic pain with what feels like tight pelvic floor muscles. All muscles have some level of tone, which can sometimes be perceived and believed as problematIc muscle tightness (There’s definitely no shortage of claims on social media blaming tight pelvic floor muscles for everything.) Some level of muscle tone and resistance is healthy and helps us stay upright when standing and helps keep poop and pee off the floor. In this video, I cover: 0:00 Overactive pelvic floor muscles and chronic pelvic pain 1:10 Research on pelvic muscle tone in men with chronic pelvic pain 3:20 Nervous system strategies to reduce painful tight pelvic floor muscles Pelvic floor muscles around the anus, bladder, and genitals are involved in urination, bowel movements, passing gas, and sexual function. Healthy functioning male pelvic floor muscles need to have efficient muscle coordination and endurance for their intended purpose: pooping, peeing, and sex! Research shows that men who experience pain with ejaculation, pain at the tip of the penis, and pain with urination may take more time to relax their muscles back to their baseline resting level due to overprotective mechanisms, but this research doesn’t tell us that it is the cause for genital or pelvic floor pain. This research shows how nervous system activity is more protective in men who have pain. Strategies to retrain the nervous system and decrease stress and the body’s interpretation of perceived threats could be more beneficial to reducing pain than only practicing strategies to “relax” the muscles. (Ref: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35576...](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35576...) RESOURCES: Sex and pelvic pain resources for men: https://drsusieg.com/resources CONNECT WITH ME (DR. SUSIE): Website: https://drsusieg.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.susieg/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional. #pelvicpainmen #pelvicfloorhealth #tightmuscles #sexualhealth #pelvicpain #pelvicfloor #pelvichealth #menshealth #research #muscle #education