Toe Spreading Ability in Men With Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Abstract

Background: We examined toe-spreading ability in subjects with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) to test the hypothesis that subjects with CPPS could have deficiencies in lower extremity functions innervated by sacral spinal roots.

Natural Approaches to Treating Chronic Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes

“…For example, it has been demonstrated that there is incomplete toe spreading much more commonly in men with CPPS than those without. 36 One case series has documented that a program integrating trigger-point release in the myofascia of the perineum with relaxation training c a n p r o d u c e s i g n i f i c a n t p a i n relief. 37 This theory is corroborated by the historical use of kava (Piper methysticum) root as a bladder and urinary-tract sedative.…”