Hello!
I suspect I have a pudendal neuralgia. I think of testing rowing as a sport. The perineummuscles seems to be inactive during this sport. However, you put quit a big strength on the legs although you glide on a sledge during the movements.
Do anyone have experience of the suitability of this exercise if you have PN?/Tommy Persson
rowing suitable sport?
Re: rowing suitable sport?
It requires sitting, right? If sitting bothers you then maybe it's not suitable? Also, I think some of the leg muscles are closely tied in with the pelvic floor muscles.
Violet
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
Re: rowing suitable sport?
In rowing, I think bent legs are brought up to the chest. That can stretch the pudendal nerve and cause problems for some people.
Emily B.
Emily B.
Re: rowing suitable sport?
I woud not recoment it depending on your rocking motion you are going to be rotating your weight right over the nerve.
IF you think you may have a pudendal issue get it checked by somone who can diagnose it. An internal exam, ive had these 3-4 times now, takes 5 min. Dr. conway does it by pushing on the ligaments through the anal cavity. Its not painfull, unless you have an issue.
Doing sprots and exercise with a pudendal issue will just make it worse, the more trama the nerve takes the longer it will tke to heal. I was misdignosed the first 2-3 years of PNE and that was the time the less invasive sirgeries are more effective.
IF you think you may have a pudendal issue get it checked by somone who can diagnose it. An internal exam, ive had these 3-4 times now, takes 5 min. Dr. conway does it by pushing on the ligaments through the anal cavity. Its not painfull, unless you have an issue.
Doing sprots and exercise with a pudendal issue will just make it worse, the more trama the nerve takes the longer it will tke to heal. I was misdignosed the first 2-3 years of PNE and that was the time the less invasive sirgeries are more effective.
PN by sedentary job and commute
Treated for IlioInguinal pain 2008-10
PT by Dr. Conway's team | 3 PN blocks @ Elliott in Manchester USA
TIR 2010 and TG by Dr. Conway in May of 2012 uncovered nerve damage, declared surgical failure in May of 2014
PT and bed rest continues
Employer refused accommodations in 8/13, now in the disability war.
Sacrial Stimulator 9/14 by Dr. Ross Boston MA
Anesthetic pain pump trial 3/16/15 by Dr. Ross
Treated for IlioInguinal pain 2008-10
PT by Dr. Conway's team | 3 PN blocks @ Elliott in Manchester USA
TIR 2010 and TG by Dr. Conway in May of 2012 uncovered nerve damage, declared surgical failure in May of 2014
PT and bed rest continues
Employer refused accommodations in 8/13, now in the disability war.
Sacrial Stimulator 9/14 by Dr. Ross Boston MA
Anesthetic pain pump trial 3/16/15 by Dr. Ross
Re: rowing suitable sport?
I read somewhere that rowing could be okay because the pelvis remains level throughout.
However, I’m a former rower and my thoughts are:
1. I’ve seen advice in various places not to do squats. Since the leg compression in a rowing stroke is a bit like a squat, I think rowing could be unhelpful.
2. If you’re thinking of rowing *on the water*, if you are going ahead do sculling rather than sweep rowing. Sweep is asymmetrical, which I suggest would tend to make any muscle imbalance worse.
3. As others have said, above, I think there’s a danger of compressing nerve on seat when rocking over, which I think you want to avoid. Hence rowing or sculling probably not a good idea.
4. When I was rowing and cycling *a lot* my adductors got very strong, short and tight. I think this imbalance is linked with me later developing pudendal irritation. So I think rowing would be a bad idea *for me*.
If your pain is manageable you might try a rowing machine, but I’d suggest get a coach to make sure you have correct technique, and start with VERY SHORT session. Personally, I think I would know within 1 minute whether it was likely to trigger pudendal nerve pain. I’ve recently had a physio exercise of rowing arm action with a band, and I very quickly stopped doing it as I think it causes me to tighten pelvic floor, and hence more pain.
However, I’m a former rower and my thoughts are:
1. I’ve seen advice in various places not to do squats. Since the leg compression in a rowing stroke is a bit like a squat, I think rowing could be unhelpful.
2. If you’re thinking of rowing *on the water*, if you are going ahead do sculling rather than sweep rowing. Sweep is asymmetrical, which I suggest would tend to make any muscle imbalance worse.
3. As others have said, above, I think there’s a danger of compressing nerve on seat when rocking over, which I think you want to avoid. Hence rowing or sculling probably not a good idea.
4. When I was rowing and cycling *a lot* my adductors got very strong, short and tight. I think this imbalance is linked with me later developing pudendal irritation. So I think rowing would be a bad idea *for me*.
If your pain is manageable you might try a rowing machine, but I’d suggest get a coach to make sure you have correct technique, and start with VERY SHORT session. Personally, I think I would know within 1 minute whether it was likely to trigger pudendal nerve pain. I’ve recently had a physio exercise of rowing arm action with a band, and I very quickly stopped doing it as I think it causes me to tighten pelvic floor, and hence more pain.