Male Pelvic Health
Male Pelvic Health
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Symptoms Include
Pelvic, groin, tailbone, or sit-bone pain (including chronic pelvic pain syndrome)
Urinary urgency, frequency, leaking, or a slow/hesitant stream
Bowel dysfunction, straining, or pain with sitting
Erectile dysfunction or pain with ejaculation tied to pelvic floor tension
Recovery after prostate surgery (prostatectomy), including leakage and control
What Treatment Can Look Like
Targeted pelvic floor training: strengthening, relaxing, or re-coordinating depending on what your exam shows — plus manual therapy, postural and deep-core integration, and practical education to improve bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Men are just as susceptible to pelvic floor dysfunction as anyone, and it responds well to the same skilled, individualized care.
Symptoms Include
Pelvic, groin, tailbone, or sit-bone pain (including chronic pelvic pain syndrome)
Urinary urgency, frequency, leaking, or a slow/hesitant stream
Bowel dysfunction, straining, or pain with sitting
Erectile dysfunction or pain with ejaculation tied to pelvic floor tension
Recovery after prostate surgery (prostatectomy), including leakage and control
What Treatment Can Look Like
Targeted pelvic floor training: strengthening, relaxing, or re-coordinating depending on what your exam shows — plus manual therapy, postural and deep-core integration, and practical education to improve bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Men are just as susceptible to pelvic floor dysfunction as anyone, and it responds well to the same skilled, individualized care.
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The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy in Male Pelvic Health
Men have a pelvic floor too, and it governs bladder control, bowel function, sexual function, and core stability. These muscles are frequently overlooked in men, which is why pelvic symptoms can drag on for years before anyone names the cause. Pelvic floor therapy directly addresses that gap. For leakage after prostatectomy, pelvic floor muscle training is a widely recommended part of recovery; for chronic pelvic pain syndrome, hands-on and down-training approaches are typically our go-to.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps
Many male pelvic complaints including pain, urgency, sexual dysfunction, come from a hypertonic and weak pelvic floor. We perform manual therapy to help release tender, restricted muscles, retrain the muscle strength for bladder and bowel coordination, and connect the pelvic floor to your diaphragm with breath, proper and core so the results hold up in daily life and training.
When to Begin
At the first sign of pelvic pain or bladder, bowel, or sexual changes. When surgery is planned, "prehab" can speed recovery afterward, so see a therapist before your procedure and when your surgeon clears you to come back. Don't wait until your symptoms are severe - we are here for you!
MORE FOR YOU TO READ
The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy in Male Pelvic Health
Men have a pelvic floor too, and it governs bladder control, bowel function, sexual function, and core stability. These muscles are frequently overlooked in men, which is why pelvic symptoms can drag on for years before anyone names the cause. Pelvic floor therapy directly addresses that gap. For leakage after prostatectomy, pelvic floor muscle training is a widely recommended part of recovery; for chronic pelvic pain syndrome, hands-on and down-training approaches are typically our go-to.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps
Many male pelvic complaints including pain, urgency, sexual dysfunction, come from a hypertonic and weak pelvic floor. We perform manual therapy to help release tender, restricted muscles, retrain the muscle strength for bladder and bowel coordination, and connect the pelvic floor to your diaphragm with breath, proper and core so the results hold up in daily life and training.
When to Begin
At the first sign of pelvic pain or bladder, bowel, or sexual changes. When surgery is planned, "prehab" can speed recovery afterward, so see a therapist before your procedure and when your surgeon clears you to come back. Don't wait until your symptoms are severe - we are here for you!
Adrienne Carlson (She/Her)
"dedicated to educating future generations of healthcare professionals"
MS, PT, DPT, Clinical Director
Taylor Kong (She/Her)
"working with pregnant and postpartum athletes returning to activity or sport"
PT, DPT, Educational Lead
Caitlin Capistran Myers (She/Her)
"specialize in manual therapy and visceral mobilization to support natural healing"
PT, DPT
Adrienne Carlson (She/Her)
"dedicated to educating future generations of healthcare professionals"
MS, PT, DPT, Clinical Director
Taylor Kong (She/Her)
"working with pregnant and postpartum athletes returning to activity or sport"
PT, DPT, Educational Lead
Caitlin Capistran Myers (She/Her)
"specialize in manual therapy and visceral mobilization to support natural healing"
PT, DPT
Elvie Howard (She/Her)
"fostering a safe and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community"
MOT, OTR/L
