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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2023 · 47 MIN

The Mystery of This Man's Struggle With Pelvic Girdle Pain and the Breath

from Tough to Treat · host SUSAN CLINTON, PT & ERICA MELOE, PT

In this episode, we dive into the often overlooked and misunderstood world of male health, exploring the complexities of groin pain, the challenges of taking deep breaths, and the impact on his pelvic girdle pain.  The history will give you the answer.  This is a complex case with many parts but listening to his story helps you to prioritize which regions of the body you need to rule out.  Visceral connections are key to this presentation.  Join Susan and Erica as they unravel the potential causes, shed light on some of his drivers, and offer insights to help those facing similar issues.  Don't miss this great conversation that aims to bring awareness to a topic that affects both men and women.   A glance at this episode: [0:01] Intro to episode and patient [8:41] Why the patient is experiencing paresthesias along with itching [11:15] Breathwork and the visceral driver [15:27] Pelvic floor and the breath [18:12] Assessing hip pain [23:53] A head lift and why it brings on his symptoms [29:52] The effects of decompression on head rotation [32:28] Yoga and the thorax [37:08] Down dog and child's pose [43:11] Finding the driver and the root cause of his problem   Related links: Tough To Treat Website Erica's Course: Decoding the Complex Patient Susan's Pelvic Health Education Subscription Access the Transcript  

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