WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF Prostatitis?

• Prostatitis refers to acute and chronic prostatitis caused by bacterial or non bacterial.

• Chronic bacterial prostatitis has a reoccurring urinary tract infection due to the same bacteria found in the prostate secretion

• Diagnosis is made from the culture acquired in the urethra, prostate, and bladder

• Nonbacterial prostatitis is more commonly seen, and there is an unknown cause for it. The signs and symptoms are similar to the bacterial prostatitis.

  SYMPTOMS

• Low back pain

• Perineal pain

• Pain in the genital radiating to the groin or lower abdomen

• Urinary urgency

• Painful urination

• Frequent urination

• Hard prostate on exam

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH Prostatitis?

• Acupuncture produces significant improvements in pain or discomfort intensity levels, urinary symptoms, and quality of life

• Helps restore normal function of the pelvic floor

• Electroacupuncture has been shown to promote the free flow of urine

• Produces endorphins in the body to help relieve pain, discomfort and promote relaxation to help restore normal urinary function

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

• The goal is to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of urinary discomfort.

• As with all conditions there are many co factors involved such as, the longer the patient has ongoing prostatitis issues the harder it will be to treat.

• On average, the number of acupuncture treatments range from 12-36 treatments weekly/bi-weekly for the condition to resolve or manage.