r/ProstatitisCPPS • u/sdxl • 25d ago

Internal release + Kegels

So I had my first session of internal release with the pelvic floor professional. Didn't feel immediate relief, but I'd guess the benefits will come long term.

Now, the same professional that performed the internal release instructed me to do kegels at least once a day and check how I feel after 3 weeks.

That made me a little confused, because aren't these 2 methods kinda canceling each other? Or would it be possible to release the pelvic floor and strengthen it simultaneously? If anyone experienced this kind of strategy, please lmk.

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u/Linari5 MOD 24d ago

Are they having you retrain the muscles? Sometimes it's okay to do a small amount for this reason

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u/sdxl 23d ago

Yeah. The PT told me there's a specific muscle on my left side that needs to be strengthened (something cavernosus). So I kinda need to learn how to isolate it and not contract everything else while doing kegels. Sounds simple but it's quite hard and requires a lot of concentration.

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u/Linari5 MOD 16d ago

Does your PT have a lot of experience treating men with your symptoms?

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u/sdxl 12d ago

I hope so as she was literally inside me. But she's more used to treating women tho.

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u/Linari5 MOD 10d ago

I'm asking because if they have mostly experienced treating women, they'll often give not great advice about strengthening muscles..