A biopsychosocial approach as a part of an osteopathic intervention in the management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain: A case report

The aetiology behind chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) remains unknown, which makes treatment challenging, while the diagnostic uncertainty related to CP/CPPS creates confusion and frustration for both patients and clinicians. As CP/CPSS may be persuaded by nociplastic pain mechanism and is associated with psychosocial and lifestyle factors, interventions should address biopsychosocial factors in combination with the treatment of the biomechanical impairments.
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Source Type: research