Men’s Health
Reclaim Your Life with Our Men’s Health Program
Are you a male living with pelvic pain? If so, at Total Body Physical Therapy, we understand how challenging that can be. Fortunately, with our men’s health programs, we can get you back to living your life comfortably and confidently.
Men who are dealing with pelvic pain should know that it can be addressed and possibly fixed through pelvic floor rehabilitation at our Sarasota physical therapy practice. Our physical therapists know how to treat all patients, regardless of what condition you may be experiencing.
Common causes of pelvic discomfort
Pelvic floor dysfunction is defined by the inability to control the muscles of your pelvic floor, and there are several factors that may be causing your pelvic floor pain.
Below is a list of possible conditions you might have that a pelvic floor therapist can treat:
- Tight pelvic floor muscles: Did you know that your pelvic floor muscles can clench up? There are many reasons why this happens (such as injury, operations, lifting heavy objects, stress, scar tissue, a sedentary lifestyle, etc) but thankfully, a Sarasota physical therapist can help determine exactly what is causing your pain and how you can prevent it in the future.
- Chronic Prostatitis a.k.a. Chronic Pelvic Pain(CPP): This condition is characterized by pelvic or perineal pain without evidence of urinary tract infection. Chronic prostatitis can cause pain in the perineum, testicles, tip of penis, pubic or bladder area; and may radiate to the back and rectum. Men with CPP may have pain with sitting and experience urinary urgency, amongst other symptoms. If you are diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, this is a problem that will require more help than medication can offer. The therapists at Total Body Physical Therapy are here to help!
- Post-prostatectomy: There are several different types of prostate surgical procedures, which may cause you to experience post-operative pain. Also, many men may deal with urinary incontinence after a prostatectomy. Our physical therapists are accustomed to dealing with these symptoms and have a track record of great success treating men with incontinence.
- Pudendal Neuralgia: Pudendal Neuralgia is a condition first described in 1987 as “Cyclist’s Syndrome”, characterized by numbness of the genital region after prolonged cycling. Your pudendal nerve travels through the pelvis and can become irritated with prolonged sitting or If the pelvic floor muscles are too tight. If this nerve is compressed for too long, you may begin experiencing numbness or painful symptoms of the genitals or rectum. It can also cause urinary symptoms or sexual dysfunction. It can be very difficult to properly diagnose a condition like Pudendal Neuralgia, but rest assured – the Therapists at Total Body Physical Therapy are experienced in treating this condition, and can get you back on the road to recovery!
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
The symptoms of pelvic floor pain and dysfunction can vary depending on a multitude of factors. You might notice some days that you experience more pain than others.
Common pelvic pain symptoms that can be remedied through our men’s health program include:
- Abdominal and rectal pain
- Pain in the testicles, groin, or hip areas
- Burning sensations in the pelvic area
- Frequent need to urinate
- Incontinence
- Pain with ejaculation
- Pain in the rectum or tailbone
- Difficulty urinating
- Lower back pain
- Constipation
- Pain with bowel movements
- Rectal spasms
- Sexual dysfunction
- GI disorders
Let us help you get your life back!
Pelvic floor rehabilitation focuses on improving the strength, endurance, flexibility, relaxation and motor control of the pelvic floor muscles.
At Total Body Physical Therapy, we know that the topic of pelvic health can be embarrassing for our patients to talk about; however, you are not alone.
Rest assured that our skilled physical therapists are here to start the conversation of how to relieve your pelvic pain so you can enjoy your life, rather than continue living in discomfort.
Schedule your consultation today to get started on the first steps of a men’s health treatment plan!
