In this episode of The Spinal Truth, Dr. Caleb Slater tackles a sensitive but surprisingly common issue: testicular and penile pain caused by spinal dysfunction. Dr. Slater explains how the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine (T11-L2) innervates the groin and how issues in this "transition zone" can mimic other medical conditions.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Symptoms: Sharp, stabbing, or shooting pain in the genitals that is often intermittent or triggered by ejaculation.

The Anatomy: Why the T11-L2 vertebrae are the culprit and how they affect the groin and hips simultaneously.

Common Misdiagnoses: Why this issue is often confused with sports hernias, infections, or pelvic floor dysfunction, leading to unnecessary treatments or surgeries.

The Cause: How rotational sports (like baseball and golf) and the "spring-like" nature of the thoracolumbar junction contribute to this injury.

The Solution: How identifying spinal stiffness and utilizing flexion exercises (like the modified Jefferson Curl) can often resolve genital pain in as little as two weeks.

Disclaimer: Dr. Slater emphasizes that standard medical causes (STDs, tumors, hernias, infection) must be ruled out by a physician before assuming the pain is spinal.

If you have ruled out other medical causes and are still suffering, visit TheSpinalTruth.com to schedule a consultation.

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Dr. Caleb Slater, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, OCS, COMT, Cert. MDT, TPI introduces an innovative approach to patient care. With a fresh perspective on the human body, he achieves remarkable outcomes across a spectrum of symptoms, from pain and nausea to dizziness and headaches. If you've found conventional treatments lacking and merely addressing symptoms, Dr. Caleb Slater offers a new path to healing. With 15 years of dedication to optimal patient care and certifications in Orthopedics, Maitland, and McKenzie techniques. Schedule your appointment today to experience his transformative approach firsthand.