Epididymitis refers to pain and inflammation of the epididymus, which is a tubular structure on the posterior of the male testicles. It most often occurs due to an infection and can present with a wide variety of symptoms including pain in the low back or groin, often on one side or the other. There may be pain and swelling of the scrotum, fever, nausea, and pain during urination.
Causes and Care
In most adult males epididymitis is is caused by bacterial infection. More rare are cases caused by a reverse flow of urine, some heart medications, and viral infections. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above it is important that you consult your doctor immediately. Typical treatment of epididymitis involves antibiotics, but other tests may be ordered before arriving at a diagnosis to rule out other conditions.
Imitators
Occasionally, males may suffer from groin or scrotal pain that doesn't show any positive results for epididymitis or other conditions. Chiropractors who practice a technique known as Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique are trained to check for possible malposition of the pubic bone in such cases. The pubic bone is the frontal area of the pelvis immediately behind the scrotum. The two sides of the pubic bone meet together with an area of fibrocartilage, and torsional strain can distort the pelvis creating symptoms which mimic epididymitis.
Suspect Exercises
In a clinical setting, chiropractors have observed that exercises and motions that place significant lateral pressure on the pelvis are most often responsible for pubic bone distortions. These include vigorous skating, cross country skiing, and running on a tilted surface. Individuals engaged in carrying significant loads while on a tilted surface, like roofers, also fall into this category.
Treatments
When experiencing the symptoms of epididymitis, it is important to consult your medical doctor first to confirm the correct diagnosis, obtain appropriate medication and rule out other conditions. Should the groin or scrotal pain persist, find a chiropractor who practices Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique, and ascertain if there is a problem with the pubic bone. A simple and noneventful adjustment is often all it takes to bring relief.
Conclusion
Epididymitis affects significant numbers of males. It is an important medical condition which should be diagnosed and dealt with promptly. Exercises which place significant lateral pressure on the pelvis have also been found to produce a distortion of the pubic bone that produces symptoms which mimic epididymitis. This can be addressed by a properly trained chiropractor.
