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15/09/2026

That deep ache in the perineum? Sometimes your body needs movement, not more stretching or digging into the area.

When I’m working with someone who describes that deep, heavy, achy sensation between the sit bones, I like to look at how the hips, pelvis, low back, and pelvic floor are moving together.

These are a few active movements I use to get the pelvis and hips moving and change some of the input going into that sensitive area.

You don’t always have to work directly on the pelvic floor to influence what you’re feeling in the pelvic floor.

Sometimes we need to move the system around it.

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13/09/2026

What does your abdominal scar have to do with your testicular pain? Potentially more than you think.

After laparoscopic or abdominal surgery, the healing process begins immediately. Scar tissue starts forming within days to weeks, then continues to remodel and mature for months and often 12–18 months or longer. Even an old, well-healed scar can have underlying tissue restrictions.

And remember: what you see on the skin is only the surface.

Depending on the surgery, adhesions can involve multiple layers, including the skin and subcutaneous tissue, abdominal fascia, muscle interfaces, and deeper connective tissues/peritoneum. Intra-abdominal adhesions can also form between the peritoneum and abdominal or pelvic organs.

That doesn’t mean every scar or adhesion causes pain. But when I’m treating persistent groin, pelvic, or testicular pain, a history of abdominal surgery is absolutely something I want to know about.

One technique I use is skin rolling. It can help assess and address superficial tissue mobility, encourage local circulation, and improve glide between tissue layers.

Sometimes we need to look beyond the testicle to understand why the testicle hurts.

📍 Need help with testicular or pelvic pain? I see patients in person at Alcove Pelvic Therapy in Austin, Texas, and offer telehealth consultations where available.

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10/09/2026

Upper ab gripping might be getting in the way of the breath you’re trying so hard to improve.

When the upper abdominals stay tense or “sucked in,” the lower ribs may have a harder time expanding and the diaphragm may not move as freely. That can change pressure management through the abdomen and pelvis—and for some people with testicular or pelvic pain, it’s one more piece of the puzzle.

Instead of constantly bracing, I often work on 360° lower-rib expansion, diaphragm mobility, abdominal relaxation, and pelvic-floor coordination.

Testicular pain isn’t always just about the testicle. I’m looking at the whole system: ribs → diaphragm → abdominal wall → spine/hips → pelvic floor → groin.

📍 Want help figuring out what may be contributing to your symptoms? You can book a consultation with me at Alcove Pelvic Therapy for in-person care in Austin or telehealth where available.

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09/09/2026

One of the most common patterns I see with testicular pain? Butt clenching. And most people do not even realize they are doing it.

When your glutes stay clenched, your pelvic floor may stay guarded too. This can limit normal muscle relaxation, increase tension through the perineum, and keep an already sensitive system on high alert.

Try this quick check: Sit or stand normally and notice whether you are squeezing your butt. Take a slow breath into your lower ribs and back, then allow your glutes and pelvic floor to soften.

Persistent groin or testicular pain deserves a full evaluation. Schedule with Alcove Pelvic Therapy in Austin, Texas. Telehealth is available in select states.

💬 Comment STOP and I’ll send you my FREE Testicular Self Help Starter Guide.

Follow Dr. Kelli Wilson | Pelvic Pain PT for more guidance on complex male pelvic pain.

Sudden severe testicular pain, swelling, redness, fever, nausea, or vomiting requires prompt medical evaluation.

05/09/2026

Could your mid-back be contributing to testicular pain? 👀

It may seem like a long way from your testicles, but the thoracolumbar region matters.

The nerves that help communicate with the groin and scrotal region have connections higher up the chain, including around the L1–L2 region. If your mid-to-low back is stiff and you’re not getting good rotation or movement through this area, it’s one more piece I want to investigate when testicular pain keeps hanging around.

Here are 3 simple ways to get that area moving:

🔹 Foam roller thoracic extension — open up the mid-back
🔹 Thread the needle — work on thoracic rotation
🔹 Standing open book — explore rotation using different arm positions

Does this mean a stiff back is the cause of testicular pain? Nope. But with persistent testicular pain, I like to zoom out and look at the entire chain—back, ribs, abdominal wall, hips, pelvic floor, nerves, and groin.

⚠️ New, sudden, severe, or unexplained testicular pain or swelling should always be medically evaluated first.

Want my Testicular Self Help Starter Guide? Comment STOP below and I’ll send you the info.

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04/09/2026

Could your midback be contributing to ongoing groin or testicular pain?

The thoracolumbar region is where the thoracic spine meets the lumbar spine. It deserves attention when symptoms persist below the belt.

The ilioinguinal nerve arises primarily from L1, while the genitofemoral nerve arises from L1 and L2. These nerves travel from the upper lumbar region through the abdominal wall and groin, contributing sensation to portions of the scrotal and testicular region. The ge***al branch of the genitofemoral nerve also supplies the cremaster muscle, your testicle’s built in elevator.

If mobility is limited around the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine, it may increase mechanical sensitivity along this pathway and become one potential contributor to pain farther down.

That does not mean every case of testicular pain starts in the back. It means we should examine the entire pathway, not just where the pain is felt.

📍Experiencing persistent groin or testicular pain? Schedule an evaluation with Alcove Pelvic Therapy in Austin, Texas. Telehealth appointments are also available in select states.

💬 Comment STOP and I’ll send you my FREE Testicular Self Help Starter Guide.

Follow Dr. Kelli Wilson | Pelvic Pain PT for more guidance on complex male pelvic pain.

03/09/2026

Removing the testicle does not always remove chronic testicular pain.

Research suggests that approximately 25–45% of men may continue to experience some degree of pain after orchiectomy, depending on the underlying cause and surgical approach.

Why? Because the testicle may not be the only structure contributing to the pain.

In this video, I’m performing gentle soft-tissue mobilization along the inguinal ligament and through the suprapubic lower abdominal region.

The groin and lower abdomen are a busy intersection of muscles, fascia, nerves and spermatic cord structures. Sensitivity or restricted movement in these tissues may contribute to testicular symptoms in some men.

The suprapubic region also overlies the bladder. Tension, guarding and increased sensitivity throughout the lower abdominal and pelvic region may coexist with urinary symptoms such as urgency.

This does not mean that every case of testicular pain or urinary urgency is musculoskeletal. New or unexplained pain, swelling, urinary changes or suspected hernia should be medically evaluated first.

The goal is to examine the entire system before assuming that the testicle is the only possible source of pain.

📍In-person treatment in Austin, Texas
💻Telehealth available in select states

Comment STOP for my free Testicular Self-Help Starter Guide.

31/08/2026

🧠 The infection may be gone…so why does the testicle still hurt?

You had epididymitis. You took the antibiotics. Things improved…but the testicular pain never completely went away.

Sometimes the infection is no longer the only piece of the puzzle.

After pain and inflammation, the nervous system can stay protective. Nearby nerves, muscles, the pelvic floor, hips, abdominal wall, and even the low back may continue to guard and hold tension long after the original infection has resolved.

That’s why persistent testicular pain deserves a look beyond just the testicle. 🔍

🙋‍♂️ Want help figuring out what may be contributing to your testicular pain? Schedule a consultation with me through the link in my bio.

📘 Want my FREE Testicular Pain Starter Guide? Comment STOP below and I’ll send it to you.

30/08/2026

🏊 If testicular pain showed up while swimming, which kick would I choose?

Freestyle? Butterfly? Or breaststroke?

For pain felt along the front and side of the sc***um, I’d be interested in what’s happening beyond the testicle itself.

The genitofemoral nerve originates from L1–L2, and its ge***al branch contributes sensation to the anterior scrotal region and innervates the cremaster muscle.

But I’m also looking at the groin, adductors, hips, abdominal wall, and lumbar spine because all of these structures can influence symptoms in this region.

That’s why I picked the breaststroke kick for this little experiment. 🐸 It gives us a very different combination of hip abduction, rotation, and adductor activity to explore.

Testicular pain doesn’t always mean the problem starts at the testicle.

If testicular pain is keeping you from working out, sitting comfortably, traveling, or just living your normal life, let’s figure out what might be driving it.

📍 In Austin? Schedule an in-person evaluation with me at Alcove Pelvic Therapy.

💻 Not in Austin? I also offer telehealth appointments in select states.

👉 Click the link in my bio to schedule a free phone consultation and see if we’re a good fit.

Not ready for an appointment? Comment STOP and I’ll send you my FREE Testicular Self Help Starter Guide.

29/08/2026

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If this pilot told me he had testicular pain, I’d take a good look at his genitofemoral nerve. It comes from the low back, travels through the groin and helps control the cremaster muscle, AKA your testicle’s little elevator.

Sometimes testicular pain is not coming from the testicle itself. Your low back, abdominal wall, groin, nerves and pelvic floor can all contribute.

Need help figuring out what may be driving your pain? Alcove Pelvic Therapy offers in person treatment in Austin and telehealth appointments in select states. Visit the link in my bio to schedule a free phone consultation.

Follow Dr. Kelli Wilson | Pelvic Pain PT for more testicular pain tips.

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