Pelvic Health - A Male Perspective

Pelvic floor issue in men could be as a result of surgery, infection, traumatic events, being overweight, repeated heavy lifting and poor posture. Some of the most common symptoms include

• pelvic pain/tailbone pain
• low back/groin pain
• urinary urgency
• interrupted flow of urine
• constipation/diarrhea
• pain with bowel movement

Some of the common conditions men may experience include:

1. Chronic Prostatitis also known as Chronic Pelvic Pain syndrome
   Defined as inflammation of prostate gland for 3 months or longer due to a bacterial infection and associated with pelvic pain and urinary problems including urinary urgency/frequency , burning feeling during urination or urinary retention .
   
   
2. Prostatectomy - A surgery to remove part or the whole prostate which could be due to prostate Ca or enlarged prostate
   Urinary incontinence is commonly experienced after surgery due to increased tension in pelvic floor muscle or scar tissue present

How can Pelvic Physiotherapy Help

We can provide you with detailed pelvic floor examination, offer manual therapy to assess tone in pelvic floor muscles, mobilize scar tissue, teach you to either relax or strengthen your pelvic floor and strategies to manage your symptoms.

At Physio Sport Med Pelvic Health is one of our specialties.  Call for an appointment. 905 257-3456.