PP-04 - Demystifying the Pain Down There Part 2: Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Treatment, Male Disorders

Thursday, September 4, 2025

10:00 AM - 10:55 AM PST

Location: Castellana 2 (Level 3)

CE: Credit Hours: 1 | Pharmacotherapy: 0.25 | Mate: 0

Presenter(s)

Alopi Patel, MD, FASA

Associate Professor, Dept of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; RWJBarnabas Health
Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; RWJBarnabas Health
New Brunswick, New Jersey

This lecture will explore the musculoskeletal causes of pelvic pain in men, a frequently overlooked yet significant source of chronic discomfort. We will examine the role of myofascial pain, trigger points, and musculoskeletal dysfunction in conditions such as chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Through a multidisciplinary lens, we will discuss diagnostic approaches, the interplay between the pelvic floor and surrounding musculature, and evidence-based treatment strategies, including physical therapy, trigger point injections, and medication therapies. Participants will gain practical insights into recognizing and managing musculoskeletal contributors to male pelvic pain, improving patient outcomes through targeted interventions.

Learning Objectives:

Identify key musculoskeletal structures involved in male pelvic pain and their role in chronic pain syndromes.
Differentiate between musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal causes of male pelvic pain.
Describe clinical assessment techniques to evaluate pelvic floor dysfunction in men.
Discuss evidence-based treatment strategies, including physical therapy, trigger point injections, and neuromodulation, for musculoskeletal pelvic pain.
Apply an interdisciplinary approach to managing male pelvic pain, incorporating rehabilitation, behavioral strategies, and patient education.