Pudendal Nerve Floss - Release This Nerve Along Its Pathway
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This is a great way to improve the slide and glide of the Pudendal nerve along its pathway, improving nerve function and potentially supporting relief and recovery from pudendal nerve issues such as pudendal neuralgia and entrapment of the pudendal nerve. This will also help to release soft tissues of the pelvis and lower back, freeing up movement in this area and reducing pain.
This information is intended for use in conjunction with individualised recommendations from the Head 2 Toe Health Team. This information is for educational purposes only. Please seek specific advice for your individual circumstances.
Dr. Jess Harvey, Registered Osteopath
Head 2 Toe Health, Springwood & Oxenford, QLD
07)3208 8308
www.head2toehealth.com.au
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I have been really suffering for 8 years on and off with Pudendus Neuralgia. These exercises really help so much! I have been a bit stiff lately but they are easier and easier to do.
Thank you!!! Life saver! ❤
Amazing to hear, all the best!!!
Sorry for the long post.
I felt a burning pain under the fold of the glute near the rectum that turned sharp and made it very difficult to walk for a few days last October. It's accompanied a whole lot of other issues in my lower body, it was extremely frustrating and I never got a diagnosis, MRI of pelvis, hips, and thighs came back fine.
I've been doing PT for general lower body issues (there isn't one part of my lower body that hasn't experienced some level of pain for the past year) since March, I'm still not at my full strength and I still get occasional strains, I think I have a lot of imbalances that are gonna take time to fix. I've accepted that i'm gonna have occasional aches and maybe even sprains but today the burning under the glute came back after being gone for months, and this is the symptom that has driven me the most crazy because I couldn't figure out what it was. It seared like a hot chili pepper, palpation around the whole area did not produce any tenderness, I put ice on it for 15 minutes today and it made no difference.
I looked online to see what nerves run through that area and the it looks like it's the pundendal nerve, I tried your exercise and immediately felt a stretching of some sorts along the inner edge of the glute, when I fished I felt numbness instead of the searing burn that had preceded it. The pain is highly localized under the fold of the glute, with some mild warm feeling on the inner edge of the glute. Based on these symptoms, do you think I may have entrapment of the nerve between between the sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments?
I read that this is a common cause of nerve entrapment in people who bike. I don't bike but I do sit a lot because of work, I imagine it has a similar mechanism.
Once again, sorry for the long post lol
Hey Mario, sorry to hear about your symptoms. Yes, sitting can be a contributor to this kind of issue for sure. It may be helpful to try the pelvic floor rolling exercise on this channel, it can help to release some of the soft tissues around the pelvic floor. The sacrospinous and Sacrotuberous ligament is a common point of influence, you are right there. There are some very specific osteopathic techniques we can use to ease the tension in these ligaments to improve the patency of this nerve pathway. Are you able to see an osteopath near you?
Damn it feels good. I feel the muscles releasing and the blood flowing there. Thanks
Glad to hear it, I hope it continues to be of benefit
Anyone trying this exercise please do not do it holding onto the bathroom sink as suggested, you are very likely to pull it off the wall(I sold bathrooms for nearly 20 years). Thanks.
I was thinking it would have to be extremely secure😊
And can lead to a very bad accident, the cracks can be really sharp
To be honest this flossing movement helped me and relieved the pressure on my pelvic. I tried almost everything possible to relieve my discomfort and pain.. I will keep doing those movements every day and I hope things improve and heal.
Mr The Man, so great to hear that, thats exactly why its on here so thanks for your feedback. Best wishes.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 I hope if you can post more pudendal nerve exercises and movements.
@@Mraymankarate Thank you for the request. I have a couple more I use in clinic that are in the next round of video filming. Stay tuned.
Please tell me, does this cause scrotal sagging and penis swelling?
@@ahmedboghro3080 not sure... You need to check with doctor.
These exercises worked great but also went to Jacuzzi at local gym for 15-20 minutes, no pain when sitting!!
Winning, hope it continues for you Jen
Great video. Are there additional exercises for this nerve? Thank you so much.
There are some ways to roll through the pelvic floor on a soft ball but in terms of exercises, the rest involve stabilising the pelvis according to the patient's specific needs. I don't have a video for pelvic floor rolling but I'll get one together and load it on in the next 2 weeks.
Do alot of people with pudendal also have hip pain? In my case I have painful hips and pain when going 1 or 2 as well as some numbness when sitting.
Interesting but I've read that when the nerve is entrapped these flossing techniques can potentially stretch the nerve if it can not move freely making the problems worse?
Thanks !!!
You're welcome!
Does this work for males? I’m going through this pain at the moment.
Absolutely!
I sat down every day for a fortnight on a hard plastic chair to do some computer work. I noticed a twinge in the perineum area first, then it developed into pain and I now feel like I'm sitting on a tennis ball when I attempt to sit down.
I haven't sat down for 6 weeks, can't drive anymore and am popping pills like crazy. Nothing at helps and the pain radiates all around the pelvic area at times. I was treated for prostatitis and UTI without any urine abnormalities etc. This didn't work and I am at now at my wits end. I have had sciatica for years too. ☹
Sounds awful, Im sorry to hear you have had those troubles. Have you seen an Osteopath that performs visceral manipulation?
Hi, it’s now been 15 months and I have had no relief whatsoever during this time. I have no access in the UK to a specialist in this area. I take Gabapentin and Codeine which eases things and helps me get my daily activities done. But as far as any improvement, there is none. I am resigned to suffering this for the rest of my days I think!
Hi Dr. Jess. I can't find the video of the pelvic floor using the ball. What kind of ball is this? I'm going to start implementing these stretches. Thank you for these videos.
Been having chronic butt rectal pain for months now and been to numerous doctors. No one can figure out what’s wrong. Started PFT and she gave me these exercises. I’ve tried it twice and both times I’m in excruciating level 10 pain all day after. Not sure if I should continue. Literally had to leave work as I couldn’t handle the pain and was crying. She said do it like half way now. And do some breathing to calm my system but that’s not helping either.
I’m sorry to hear this. Have you got an osteopath in your area you can consult with? Maybe some hands on work can get things started then the exercises will help more.
Please do another nerve flossing video for the pudendal neuralgia! I have found nerve flosses to be very helpful, it helped me quickly with sciatica. Unfortunately i cant feel this nerve glide that much. Maybe you have another variation?
BW B, thanks for your feedback, this is the most effective one for my patients, it may be a movement restriction you have that is reducing its effect. Also, consider that it may still be beneficial even without you feeling it. If its not flaring things, may be worth trying it for a period of time then reassessing symptoms. Best wishes.
Thanks for your input. I’ve been in pain for 10 months now. I can’t overextended kicking hard. chiropractic doesn’t help at all. Sciatica. This is the cure, I feel it. I know it! I’m excited. I was just thinking this morning of tying me legs to me chest to sleep to try and fix it. This came up in my feed.
I dont have any problems with this nerve but Im pregnant and read that it can be an issue😅 so, Ima start early practice!
I have been sufferingn his condition the last couple of months. I think mine is more irritation as l have osteoarthritis in my hip aswell which seems to be getting steadily worse. Pain in the groin and genital area.
I developed pudendal neuralgia as a result of a broken spine after I fell down on the ground from the second floor. I was operated successfully but the bones are still recovering. However, the electric shock like pain in my private parts is killing me. I want to try your exercise, I want to get rid of this electric jolts. Do you think I can do this exercise anytime soon?
It's crazy to me how smart you are given that you look like you're younger than 20. Always love learning a new stretch!
Am I correct here: when you move into hip extension you're also anteriorly rotating your pelvis past neutral? And when you flex into the sit it stays in neutral?
Hello, i'm a physio student who needs some help on the pudental nerve flossing litterature, could you, please, advise me a book or a guideline, thanks for your help
Thanks Ludovic. I learned this from Osteopath Elizabeth Bower who has been involved in WHIRA. I recommend checking out their information here - www.whria.com.au/
Do you inhale on the upward or downward motion?
Had this for 5 years, I will give this a go. Is it really that effective?
Did it help?
hello doctor. When i like to perform a softer version of this floss, would i then go down not as much and dont stand at the tip ofo the toes, or keep the head straight?
Hi , i have compression in the perineum from cycling and burning under bottoks when i sit , its this exercise helping that and are any others more specific that would help , tyty , sry 4 the bad english
Hi Moga, shortly I will film another exercise that may help. If you subscribe then you will get notified. I hope it helps.
This made it hurt even more maybe I need to rest a bit longer
Esse exercício piorou a minha dor,ele estica o nervo que ja está irritado.
My balance is so bad these days that I can fall just standing still. I will try some yoga poses though.
I m having tingling and nerve pain in inside of left thigh to foot....!!! Also continuous vibration in leg ,,groin and genital area...!!! Told to orthopaedic doctor,,he just prescibed medicines,,,,but no permanent solution..!!!also have pain deep in left lower stomach,,, I think it is nerve trapping in lower back !!! May be femoral or pudendal nerve causing it..!! What is ur opinion according to symptoms???
Thanks for your comment. I would suggest you get an Osteopath or other practitioner to assess you. You may have a nerve issue, it could also be abdominal/pelvic organ restriction plus many more possibilities.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 osteopath can help PN?
@@morningwithgracie7870 Hi there, yes, depending on the cause of the PN, osteopathy may help. I would recommend checking in with your local clinic to see if the osteo does visceral manipulation or has an interest in treating pelvic pain. Best wishes.
Will this be helpful in both pudendal neuralgia and pudendal entrapment ?
Yes, most likely, as the purpose of the exercise is to improve the slide and glide of the nerve over its pathway, however there are many causes for these issues and flossing may not address all of these. This is where accurate diagnosis and treatment can be required to provide more effective management and more complete recovery.
Thank you for the video. Are there any risk of overstretching the nerve when doing this exercise?
Hi Tobbe, if you listen to your body, take it slowly and back off when needed then over stretching is unlikely. Your body will give you signals and will protect the nerve stretching to an unsafe length. The objective is this exercise is to improve the glide of the nerve, visualize the nerve (like a rope) sliding through a tunnel and work with the body.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 Thanks a lot for your detailed answer.
If overstrechted the nerve will signal straight away or?
@@toby073 can do, or it could be more noticeable the next day, depends on individual circumstances.
This seems to help my pain. Thankyou! How many sets would you recommend doing and often should one do this a day?
Great question Ben. Really individual answer there. You could do 1-3 times per day, 3 sets of 4-6 reps with a break or some other exercise or stretch in between. As long as you feel it’s not too much then you could do more.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 tgdvl rbpnev0ny smp.
Can I do this just with squats, without holding onto something?
Could try but may be less effective
do you recommend doing these during pain episodes or wait when there is no pain?
Hey BW it really depends on the individual, people get relief either way. Maybe try both and see. Take it gently though if you do it when you are in pain and monitor for changes - good or not so good.
Hi, Dr. Harvey! I've a verified diagnosis of "Pudendus Neuroathy". I've really tried everything over the years. Can't sit anymore. Used every drug. Should I do this exercise even with a nerve entrapment? And if not, any sugestions?
Hi there, thanks for your question. First, in my experience, Pudendal neuropathy and entrapment are not necessary the same thing. It’s difficult to give individualized advice without an assessment but you could try this exercise by starting slow, gradual, lower reps and then if it’s feeling ok work yourself up from there. Monitor your progress and listen to your body. There is also a pelvic floor rolling exercise on my channel I find really helpful for patients I see.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 Thank you so much for your kind answer. I'll certainly give it a - slow - try, and check out your other videos. Grettings from Cologne! Gregor
@Jéssica Ferrari Thanks for askin'. Actually not. Just left hospital this morning, where I received a pudendal block. If it WOULD have worked, the next step would have been a botox injection. But as it happens ... it didn't work. No relief after. So the search goes on. Greetings from Cologne!
Can it help in Pudendal neuralgia symptoms and also for someone having CPPS(Non bacterial prostatitis)
Hey, man how are you right now? You seem to be from India? What did you try.. and did it help?
Sir , My husband is having Pudendal Neurlagia since 10 years also he's having CPPS since 5 years , Can he do this and will it be beneficial.Also , can you plss share stretches for CPPS
Hi Meenu, I'm sorry to hear about your husband's experience. This exercise is non invasive and I have not seen any issues with it from my community, however I can't guarantee safety or suitability without assessment. The other one to look at is the pelvic floor rolling on this channel. I hope this can provide some support for him.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 thank u sir
Am I supposed to feel something unusual during this exercise?
Hey k6, it depends on the person and their body. As you can see in some of these comments some people feel alot, some feel nothing with the exercise but feel change later or over time. Not feeling something changing at the time is not necessarily an indication that it hasn't, isn't or wont worked for you.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 Thanks
Have you ever had that PNB diseas?? How you able to be sure about this type of exercises will be cure??
Hey Umut, no I haven’t had PNB. I haven’t experienced many of the conditions that I see patients for, however I don’t believe this is a barrier to my success as an osteopath. I don’t consider this a cure and her never made this claim. This video is an offering I’ve put out there that may help release the nerve along it’s pathway…As mentioned in the description, these are published for patients I have seen so they can view and perform these exercises as prescribed specific for their individual presentation. It has been incredible to read how much benefit this exercise has been able to provide for people.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 You should have a good heart and nice person as well. AND I also don't want anyone to suffer from this annoying nerve problem. It's been 11 months, so only me and God knows what I have suffered from this disease. my only sin was trying to climb a hill for an hour with that damn bike saddle. And now I'm looking for a treatment video on youtube with hope, like a kangaroo with a sneaky viper in its ass. Sorry if I hurt you with my previous question.
@@umutturan9901 Well I wish you all the best and hope you can find relief. I have heard of many people with massive impact on their lives and it’s sad to hear that people are going through this. I am so pleased to read comments of people finding a relief with this exercise or anything really. Yes, the bike saddle is a major initiator of PN, so you’re not alone. Best wishes in finding relief. Keep working at it.
Is this excersize safe for people with pudendal nerve inflammation? (not entrappment)
Hi Jonas, many people have found this effective, for many different issues with the pudendal nerve or other body areas and structures such as pelvic pain, back pain etc. If there is irritation or you feel its not right for you then cease the exercise.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 thanks alot
Hey doc, does this issue sometimes feel like you’re sitting on the bone where the nerve is?
They can be related Paul, yes. Feeling like you’re sitting on the bone sounds to me like less padding for the nerve. This kind of thing will put you in a more likely category to have issues with irritation on this nerve
Dr. Harvey - I discovered this video today and tried 2 sets of 5 for my PN pain. It seemed to cause an intense flare-up immediately after. Is that normal and means it is working? I'm willing to get a few flares for some future relief, but also don't want to be doing further damage. Thank you for any insight!
Hi Amy, thanks for your question, I'm sorry to hear about your flare up. It may mean its working, but you may also have an issue higher up, try pelvic floor rolling to catch some other key structures and redo the floss and let me know how you go.
Hi doc I had a sudden jerk while in pelvic area since then 1 testicle lost strength got colitis and pain lower abdomen and pain travel to kidney like a electric shock experiencing tremors muscle twitches vibration when I lie down throughout neck is stiffed numbness in back of the head
Have you got help for this? I suggest you seek out someone to assess you, please your health professional ASAP.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 Yes, I am in hospital may be nerve disorder or weak nervous system
I was listening to binaural beats I don't want happen after that.
@@Rishabh729 Best wishes for a quick recovery
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 thank you so much
@@Rishabh729 hello there, I have had very similar symptoms, did you get to the bottom of it?
please tell me, does this cause scrotal sagging and penis swelling?
Hi Jess and thank you for this video! One question: is it ok to wiggle my rear a bit at the bottom of this stretch? I can feel some tightness being relieved when I do that but I'm not sure if it's counter-productive.
Hey TJ, thanks for your question. I would say that was just fine if it feels ok. It's so important to listen to our bodies...when we really check in it can be profound, the insights we can gain. I provide these videos to give a generic movement and then with my patients I'm able to give them specifics as to more here or less there, so without that (and even with that) it's about self discovery of where you can take it. If it feels good, it probably is going to help.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 Thank you for your reply, have a great weekend
Numb top of penis Medial aspect of thighs both. Erections but not stronger. Pain at circumcised ring during coitus. Ejaculations from prostate. Please help and it is all due to bad sitting posture like happens in cycling
Absolutely Ahmed, bike saddle is a classic feature of this kind of presentation. Sorry to hear of your troubles. Keep working on this and releasing pelvic floor - you could try the pelvic floor rolling exercise on this channel, and breathing exercises to restore diaphragm and pelvic floor function.
How are u going mate? I have similar symptoms
hi doctor. i am having problem with PN. i don't have any pain but i feel like something is stopping my blood flow to my hands and legs and also to my penis and testicles. there are few nerves which are prominent on my penis and it is shirinked due to lack of blood flow. and having ed and numbness. when i wake up from sleep i feel like alot of fluid is accumulated in my stomach and i feel kind of anxiety when i wake up. but it goes away as soon as i wake up. it happened due to excessive sitting habits. and i fell tightness in pelvic area as well. . can you please tell me are these PN symptoms? and may pelvic floor dysfunction?
Legend 2021 this sounds like an issue that is affecting more than the potential of the pudendal nerve. Please find a physician to get checked out.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 its gone now. it was just depression and all symptoms are gone now a week ago. All good now.
@@faisalali6622 what kind of meds did u take bud hopefully u still good
@@faisalali6622 please can you tell me the type of medication you went on? im having the exact same problems as you like exactly the same and its really taking a toll on my mental health.
Please tell me, does this cause scrotal sagging and penis swelling?
OMG I waz eating pain pills like crazy
!!!!!
Wishing you all the best for a long term recovery!
My penis is numb but erection is good..this exercise can be helpful in untrapment of penile nerves!!
Hi, I'm facing same problem, can you please share any treatment advice?
Pulled my sink off the wall😢
LOL !
Started doing your exercise 2 days ago and I was 30% better, now I feel 99% better. I've been doing it daily with my other daily exercises for pelvic floor dysfunction. Why is there not any information out there on the internet about pudendal nerve floss? It may be the cure for me and many other people. Thanks a lot!
Davide, thanks for your comments, so pleased you have found it helpful. The lack of effective exercises out there has surprised me. I plan to put together more information on this in 2022, as its relatively common issue however from what I'm learning, its not acknowledged enough in manual therapy.
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 Dr pls need help..Im experiencing burning pan sensation in my private areas down to my legs and ankle is this P.neuralgia?
Please tell me, does this cause scrotal sagging and penis swelling?
@@morningwithgracie7870 me to
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 would you please add more exercises for pudendal nerve pain besides the floss? I would really appreciate it!
Is this intended to relieve compression of the nerve permanently, or only temporary pain relief?
Hi Dr. Harvey. I have pudendal neuralgia that was diagnosed through a nerve block. I believe my PN was caused by heavy training on my road bike clamped to my trainer. Unlike riding outdoors, I went "numb" quite often when my bike was camped to the trainer.
I've tried many stretches over the last 6 months, (obturator, various glute, sacrotuberous) none of which provide any signs of relief to my PN pain. I just performed one set of 10 of your pudendal nerve floss and whoa, my PN pain flared big time. Could this be a sign that the nerve flossing can be effective? Should I continue this flossing?
Thanks for posting the video, I'm now following your channel, there is very little on the internet on pudendal nerve flossing. I never heard / tried it before. I'm now following your channel. Cheers!
Hey Larry, thanks for your message and the follow. Sounds like you are spot on there, it may be that there is such a restriction in glide that its flaring you up with the exercise, may need to look further up the chain into sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligament. Have you tried the pelvic floor rolling, this could catch a little of the sacrotuberous ligament? And I would recommend looking at the sit to stand. This may help with your pelvic floor and glutes functioning as you move in and out of flexion. Id be interested to hear how you go. Thanks again, Jess
@@drjessharveyregosteo.head2313 Hi Dr. Harvey, I haven't tried "pelvic floor rolling" if that is rolling on a foam roller / cylinder. I've only been using a hard rubber lacrosse ball for the last 2 months in which I lay /sit on it to press into various areas of glute musculature and directly on my sacrotuberous ligament to stretch them out. My pudendal nerve flared in the first week of dong that but it has not flared until I performed your floss technique. BTW: I've continued to do the flossing and incorporated it into a puppy pose and then moving into a into a cobra pose and back. That flares me as well. I will try the sit to stand; I've been off of my bike for 10 months now, it'll be nice to activate my quads again.
I plan to buy a foam roller and try pelvic floor rolling. There are various diameter and firmness rollers available on Amazon, a 6" x 18" wide roller in ultra firm foam seem right.
Thank you for your response, from all of us PN sufferers. I hope other may find your video, try your flossing technique and find relief from this horrible life altering condition.
Larry
@@velofellow Hey Larry, I have a pelvic floor rolling video on my channel, give that a go but use a softer, air filled ball if you can get one so the rolling is more gentle and doesn't stir up the nervous system. Try to get a softer kind of roller or take some pressure off the nervous system so you can relax the tissues into the roller and get a good release out of it rather than smashing it with heavy pressure. Keep working at it. Can you get to a therapist that does Visceral Manipulation? You could check out the Barral Institute website for practitioner trained in that area.
Hi, I've just started doing this. I just wondered if there were any other exercises that you would recommend to complement this one
I have constant spasms around the right side of my anus and when more severe the right side of my perineum. These spasms cause pain. Sometimes the spasms are not palapateable. When more severe these can be palpated in my perineum and also visually seen around my anus as it puckers and releases. There is also some hypersensitivity around my anus and a feeling as though I need a bowel movement. The worse the spasms, the worse the pain and other symptoms.
Hi I have this and also I think pudendal neuralgia. I see there hasn't been a reply.... I'm in UK have u found anything or anyone to help? All the best 👍
@@bereal6590 Hi Michelle, no I have not found any one or anything that helps. It affects my whole life.
Maybe look into neural manipulation in your area? The Barral Institute is well know for training people and you may be able to find practitioners in your area through their website. Happy healing!
@greg silcock hello, I have the exact same symptoms. They "buzzing" spasms begin usually in my sit bone and then travel up through my perineum and into my penis (usually the head of the penis is where it is the most painful). Has your condition improved? The spasms are insane.. there is no way to describe them as they are like something that I've never experienced before. I can't sleep due to the spasms. I'm just starting down this healing journey. How have you been?
Sorry to hear that Greg, I missed your comment initially. I hope you have found support. I agree with Anna, The Barral Institute is where I would go to find a practitioner, I have done training through there and the techniques are very effective. You could also try Osteopaths in your area...especially those trained in the Barral work.
I’ve been doing this some for my PN, I realized I’ve been doing more of a squat after watching this and maybe that’s why it flares things lol but I usually have sharp pain in the clitoral area due to this nerve so I hope this can help me live a normal life again
What's the difference between this and a squat?
This movement specifically brings the nerve through its pathway.
It is amazing, Thank u very much. I did it 10 times and I noticed that I could relax my buttocks. I could relax them only when lying, but when standing could not. I even thought that I cannot feel anyhow. But because of you could 😍
Are there any ways to tell if pudendal neuralgia caused by entrapment or not?
There are many places the Pudendal nerve can become compromised along its pathway. An MRI can be used, however I usually just use clinical presentation in conjunction with movement testing and palpation.
can this cure erectile dysfunction caused by pudendal nerve entrapment?
Is it normal for this exercise to make symptoms worse?
This helped me a lot. I've been having numbness "down there" for about 2 years. I did the flossing maneuver you demonstrated and a couple hours later I experienced pain when walking, around the perineum. This morning the pain is gone and I have about 30% more sensation. Thank you so much!
Doctor if i feel penis pain and sometimes ot radiating in my thigh and even foot. What can that be?
exactly the same with penile numbness
EXACTLY the same here too...
Help!!!!
Yes, please.
Guys in my case i have peyronies disease scarring in the penis this is causing thr penis pain, hope u dont have that. Why its causing leg pain too no clue if there is a connction, hard to believe , but it seems like. Maybe the same nerves im the spinal cord connected. Sucks.
@@yoyowazup7508, I'm so sorry to hear that.. It's not something any man wants to have. Are on any forums?
I have (what appears to be) undiagnosable lower abdomen and perineum pain. My doctor has recently starting talking about PFT as a potential treatment. I have tried this exercise but I don't feel a stretch anywhere. I think I am doing it correctly. Where/what would I be feeling during this exercise? Thanks
Hey Luke, some people will feel a release at the time of the exercise, others wont. Some will feel a change straight away, for others its a compounding effect with repetition over time. When I do it, I feel a softening in the pelvic floor area, some people feel a glide movement. If it isn't flaring anything then it may be worth persisting even if you aren't feeling anything directly. If comfortable, you could try to emphasise the end of each movement by trying to increase your range. You could also slow the movement down. I hope that can move the needle for you.
I believe i am experiencing a flare up and previously to this the nerve was healing better (if the nerve is what i have as a problem, not sure exactly what it is) I hope i haven't made it worse but just irritated.
I suffered from hard flaccid where my penis is constricted hard shrunk and painful as well as pelvic pain this is oddly helping me I feel blood flow coming into my perineum area I hope I can get my life back
I hope this can continue to help you, or at the very least, allowing you to build momentum to recovery and getting your life back.
Any updates?
Came here after reading about the ill effects of sitting and cycling on this nerve
Is this considered yoga ?
How do you do this without a bar?
Thank you very much
You are welcome
Will this exercise help with Pelvic floor tension
I tried these this morning for the first time and I believe they are helping already. Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
If nerve flossing causes flair ups should you stop or keep going? I’m in limbo where I’m not sure whether to continue or not
Good question, it’s difficult to advise with knowing your situation. Sometimes starting with less reps can ease you into it or making the movements smalls then increasing over time.
this nerve floss caused a flare up of pain... for 4 days i am in pain now, this is not usual. I am not sure if i should continue these flosses. Apparently they do have an effect, altough more pain. What do you recommend? Maybe it gets worse before better?
Hey there, sorry to hear you have had a flare up. It's tough to say unfortunately, as I dont know your case. It could be a matter of doing less, slower and gradually easing into it. Are you doing any other work on top of this? You may need another step before this to have it support you more.
I hope this will help me
Nerve flossing has helped me greatly with sciatica previously. After a week of doing flossing my sciatica was gone. It returned 6 months later, did some flossing again, gone again.
Hope it will help with pudendal neuralgia too. However, im this exercise i cant feel any tingling in the area, like i used to doing leg nerve flossing with sciatica. Normal?
Everyone's response is different. Tingling is certainly not a requirement for the exercise to be effective. Keep at it, I certainly hope its useful for you.
Thank you!!
I have hypermobile ehlers danlos syndrome. Could this be effective with the movements being a little less degree of stretch in neck especially?
Hi Christine, yes for sure it can still be effective, even just the pelvic movement can be helpful for some people. Take it easy, gradually work into it. Best wishes.
I have an issue where standing on my tip toes isn't really advisable, can a person still floss the nerve w/o standing on their toes at the end or is that part necessary? Thank you for the video.
For sure, keep going, just go as far as comfortable for you. If you can even just raise your heels then bring that in too. Definitely still worth performing even if not to full range as demonstrated here.
Hi could left testicle pain be from this nerve and therefore prudential neuralgia?
Hey Nick, it could possibly be contributing as that is an area that is supplied by the pudendal nerve branches.
Please tell me, does this cause scrotal sagging and penis swelling?
Can the the Pudendal nerve cause pinching in the tfl and glute area?
Hey Shane, the body does amazing things to take pressure off key areas and tissues. The pudendal nerve does not supply the glute or TFL, however, if there is a tension on the pudendal nerve (or any other nerve), joint, muscle, tendon etc. then the body, in it's wisdom, may compensate for this to take the pressure off the area. So, issues with the pudendal nerve can be the root cause of glute or TFL tension, among other issues. A good, thorough assessment is one way to gain more insight on this.
Do you have an obturator inturnus stretch video?
Hey Anthony, tough muscle to get but something like this may get close - ua-cam.com/video/CFUH83Jqnjk/v-deo.html, also try pelvic floor rolling on my channel
Thank you so much.This is really effective.
Tink, thank you for your feedback, thats great to hear.
Hey Dr Jess, do you know anyone in Western Australia who is familiar with pudendal neuralgia treatment?
Hi Nick, Im sorry, I don't know of anyone over there. Please check out Osteopathy Australia's 'Find an Osteo' feature. If you call a major clinic over there they may be able to direct you to someone specific as they may know more local info. Best wishes
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where are you located ?
Were in Springwood QLD Australia
Please tell me, does this cause scrotal sagging and penis swelling?
Ahmed, I recommend that is checked out, they are not symptoms that I've heard of with Pudendal nerve issues directly.
Thank you.. I don't understand what you mean, madam, please be healthy
@@ahmedboghro3080 Hi Ahmed, I suggest someone having these symptoms with no known cause see a doctor about this to investigate.
Thank you mdm
I've been doing these for a year and......and its making my rear end gigantic!!!
I just had vaginal scar tissue removed that formed after another surgery. Now i am feeling a heaviness when I walk along with tremors and shaking. I think my pudental nerve may have been affected by the procedure.
I will try this exercise when my recovery is over.
John Ericson the pain is still there. After all was said and done, “ I was dealing with surgical neuropathic pain. I am scheduled to have a nerve block injection next week. Thank you for asking.
John Ericson thank you very much
Does most insurance pay for PT help like this and what would your specialist be called for this help?
Thanks for your question. It really depends on where you are in the world and your insurance arrangements.
Any further exercises for PN?
Hi Dee,
You could try the lower back reach and the piriformis & hip internal rotators stretch. The latter is less specific for pudendal nerve but could support.
Jess
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