266. Rethinking Pelvic Pain with Dr. Jordan Barber

Hello and welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’ve got Dr. Jordan Barber on the show and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Dr. Barber is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine who specializes in pain and takes a biomechanics driven approach to pelvic health. He works closely with pelvic floor physical therapists and brings a much needed focus to men’s pelvic health, an area that’s often overlooked and misunderstood. His work with dry needling and the nervous system offers a different way of understanding symptoms that people aren’t getting clear answers for, and you can feel how passionate he is about bringing more awareness to this space.In this episode:Men’s pelvic health and why it’s often overlookedHow pelvic pain impacts daily life, relationships, and self esteemCommon symptoms like urinary issues, pain with sex, and erectile dysfunctionWhat dry needling is and how it targets muscle and nerve functionWhat a session feels like and how quickly people may see changesThe role of the nervous system and stress in ongoing pelvic symptomsWhere to start when seeking help and how to advocate for proper careThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!**ResourcesAseDirectory.com MyopainSeminars.com r/PelvicFloorNeedlingConnect with Dr BarberSocials: @JBarberLACSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: [email protected]