#80 — Power to the Pelvis w/Dr. Susie Gronski

drsusieg.com DR. SUSIE GRONSKI — Licensed doctor of physical therapy since 2010Certified pelvic rehabilitation practitionerSex counselor and AASECT certified sexuality educator (University of Michigan trained)Author of Pelvic Pain The Ultimate Cock BlockInternational male pelvic pain and sexual health educator A licensed doctor of physical therapy, certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner, international teacher, and creator of one-to-one and self-paced health programs that help men with pelvic pain become experts in treating themselves. 5 S’s  Support - for organs that sit on top of pelvisStability - structural control over distal actionsSump pump - pee, semen Sexual appreciation Sphincteric control  The major health knock on cycling has been its potentially negative effects on pelvic health. Rigorous training on a thin bicycle saddle (seat) can cause unwanted rubbing and prolonged pressure that leads to decreased blood flow. In men, cycling has been linked to testicular pain, numbness, and infertility in extreme cases. In women, unchecked pelvic distress can lead to pain, incontinence and girdle distress. Pelvic Issues: Penis painPudendal neuralgiaHard-flaccidPersistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)Penis fracture (sexcapade injuries happen!)Testicle painPost-vasectomy pain syndrome - Pain after vasectomyPeyronie's disease - A condition where scar tissue forms, most commonly, around the base of penis resulting in an abnormal bend or curve in the penisPre- or post-prostatectomy surgeryPain with or after ejaculationPainful erectionsErectile dysfunction (ED)Premature ejaculation (PE)Abdominal painGroin painPelvic painSacroiliac joint (SIJ) painPersistent hip or lower back painTailbone painPain with sittingPain during bowel movementsConstipationUrinary urgency or frequency- Frequently feeling a strong and sudden urge to urinateUrinary or fecal incontinence Previous Wise Athletes episode mentioned in discussion with Dr. Gronski