Reclaim Your Life with Our Men’s Health Program
Are you a male living with pelvic pain? If so, at Exercise Sport 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 eliminated through pelvic floor rehabilitation at our Overland Park, KS physical therapy practice. Our physical therapists know how to treat all patients, regardless of what condition you may be experiencing.
Contact us today to make an appointment with a physical therapist and discover how our men’s health treatment services can benefit you!
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 physical therapist can help determine exactly what is causing your pain and how you can prevent it in the future.
- Prostatitis: This condition results in inflammation and swelling, and occurs 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.
- Post-prostatectomy pain. There are several different types of prostatectomies, and you may be experiencing complications from yours. Many men deal with urinary incontinence after a prostatectomy.
- Perineal Injury. Perineal injury is an injury to the perineum, the area of the body between the anus and the scrotum. You might experience pain, unusual bleeding, numbness, or urination problems. This injury may be from a sudden trauma such as a straddle or impalement injury, or a more chronic injury for those who ride bicycles, motorcycles, or horses; work construction or on a farm; or have had a genital surgery.
- Pudendal Neuralgia: Your 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.
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
The symptoms of pelvic floor pain and/or dysfunction can vary depending on a multitude of factors. You might notice some days that you experience more pain than others.
This painful condition has been linked to events that weaken the pelvic muscles or tear connective tissue.
Common pelvic pain symptoms that can be remedied through our men’s health program include:
- Aches and pains in your abdominal region
- 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, and motor control of the pelvic floor muscles.
At Exercise Sport Physical Therapy, we know that the topic of pelvic health can be embarrassing for our patients to talk about; however, you are not alone. There are options to treat your problem and get your life back.
Rest assured that our skilled physical therapists in Overland Park, KS 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 appointment today to get started on the first steps of a men’s health treatment plan!