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Nonpharmacological approaches for the treatment of urological chronic pelvic pain syndromes in men

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Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, or urological chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS), remains a common and often challenging disorder to evaluate and treat. Employing a more holistic approach, including urological therapy, physical therapy, and psychosocial perspectives, may be more appropriate for most patients. Growing evidence supports the use of biofeedback, myofascial trigger point release, prescribed exercise regimens, relaxation techniques, and supportive counseling to treat men with UCPPS.

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Potts, J.M. Nonpharmacological approaches for the treatment of urological chronic pelvic pain syndromes in men. Curr Urol Rep 10, 289–294 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-009-0047-2

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