June is National Men’s Health Month: Promoting Pelvic Health for Men

Jun10th 2022

Are you a man looking to improve your overall wellness? Do you have a pelvic health issue that lowers your quality of life? Have you seen numerous specialists and doctors but still haven’t found the relief you need? This is a discouraging reality for many men who suffer from pelvic pain.

June is national men’s health month, so there’s no better time to take charge of your health and wellness. 

Pelvic floor rehabilitation at Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic may be the answer you’ve been searching for. To learn more about pelvic floor rehabilitation and how it can help relieve pelvic pain for you today, call Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic in Williamsburg, VA to schedule an appointment. 

In the meantime, keep reading to learn about the causes of pelvic pain and what a physical therapist can do to relieve your discomfort from Urinary Fecal Incontinence if you are.

Why am I experiencing pelvic pain?

Pelvic floor dysfunction is defined by the inability to control your pelvic floor muscles. It can affect people of all genders and backgrounds, and several factors may be causing your pelvic floor pain. 

Thankfully, pelvic floor therapy can help relieve pain associated with many different conditions. Your pelvic pain may be brought on by stress if you tend to clench your pelvic muscles. It can also be caused by weakness in muscles which causes overcompensation in the pelvic area.

At Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic we commonly see males who are facing the following conditions:

  • Post-prostatectomy pain: There are several different types of prostatectomies, and you may be experiencing a complication from yours if you’ve had one. Many men deal with urinary incontinence after prostatectomy.
  • Prostatitis: This condition results in inflammation and swelling in the prostate gland. Prostatitis can be caused by a bacterial infection that can be cured through antibiotics. 

If you are diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, however, this is a long-term problem that will require more help than medication can offer. 

  • Pudendal Neuralgia: The pudendal nerve travels through your pelvic floor muscles. If those muscles are too tight, this nerve can become irritated. If this nerve is compressed for too long, you may begin experiencing painful symptoms.

Improving men’s health with pelvic floor rehabilitation

It’s not always the easiest to know when you’re in need of medical attention, especially when it comes to something like your pelvic health. 

If any of the symptoms below sound familiar, seeing a pelvic health physical therapist in Williamsburg may be in your best interest. 

  • Aching or pain in your abdominal region
  • Pain in the testicles, groin, or hip areas
  • Burning sensations in the pelvic area
  • Frequent need to urinate or incontinence
  • Pain with ejaculation
  • Pain in the testicles, groin, rectum, or tailbone 
  • Difficulty urinating 
  • Lower back pain
  • Constipation, pain with bowel movements 

 Many of these symptoms can cause a person to feel very vulnerable and embarrassed, but it’s important, to be honest about how you’re feeling to your doctor so they can accurately diagnose and treat you.

Pelvic floor rehabilitation focuses on improving the pelvic floor muscles’ strength, endurance, flexibility, and motor control. During your first appointment at Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic, the current state of these will be evaluated to help in determining the best route for your treatment plan. 

Your therapist will also observe how you walk, balance, squat, bend over, and breathe to watch for any mobility deficits, muscle imbalances, or postural dysfunction. From there, they will use a variety of treatment methods to provide relief for you, including biofeedback, target stretches, and breathing exercises to help you relax your pelvic floor muscles. 

A physical therapist will teach you proper exercises and techniques that will improve your pain and coordination. The goal is to strengthen or relax the muscles in your pelvic floor and strengthen bowel, bladder, and sexual functions.

Find the relief you’ve been searching for 

If you’re tired of searching for answers to your pelvic pain, take a deep breath, pick up the phone, and give Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic a call today to make an appointment. You don’t have to be embarrassed by your symptoms. Rest assured that you’re in the safe hands of our Williamsburg physical therapists here. We can help you improve your pelvic health starting today! Make an appointment with Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic today to start on the path towards a healthier life.

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