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Male Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Edmonton

Give your pelvic health the attention it deserves and needs!

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Male Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Edmonton

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Male Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Are you experiencing challenges such as bladder control problems, bowel irregularities, difficulties with sexual function, or persistent discomfort?
Do these concerns result in unease or hinder your regular routines?

In general, pelvic floor health has garnered more awareness among women as they experience pregnancy and childbirth. But pelvic floor health does not only concern women but also men.
So, it is also necessary to address the challenges that men face or have with pelvic floor muscles.

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At Turning Point Physical Therapy, our main objective is to address pelvic floor issues in men and offer them the requisite care.

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What do the pelvic floor muscles do?

The pelvic floor muscles are like a strong, stretchy layer at the bottom of your pelvis. They go from the front (pubic bone) to the back (tailbone) and from side to side between your pelvic bones.

These muscles maintain the health of your pelvic region. They support the bladder and intestines and are also essential for overall pelvic well-being. Regular exercise keeps you actively fit with a healthy lifestyle.

The functions of pelvic floor muscles in men include:

  • Controlling urine and feces by tightening the muscles around the openings of the urethra and the anus. This helps delay the need to urinate or defecate.
  • Relaxing these muscles is equally important as it allows the passage of urine and stool when necessary.
  • These muscles are also vital to sexual function in men. They help in erectile function and involve the process of ejaculation. That sums up their contribution to overall sexual health and stability.

Symptoms may include

  • Problems include controlling urine, which suddenly leaks when you cough, sneeze, or exercise, dripping after using the bathroom, or leaking throughout the day.
  • Issues like unintentional fecal leakage, uncontrollable passing of gas, or experiencing loose stools during physical activities are commonly referred to as runner’s diarrhea.
  • Trouble emptying the bowels, feeling like you need more time to complete emptying, or being constipated.
  • Difficulty with sexual activity, such as getting or keeping an erection, less emotion/sensation during intercourse, ejaculating too soon, or pain during ejaculation.
  • Constant pain in the lower back, buttocks, tailbones, groins, stomachs, penes, or scrota, like chronic prostatitis or nerve pain.
To book a consultation with one of our male pelvic health specialists in Edmonton, please contact our customer service team at (587) 412-1626.

Conditions treated by male pelvic health physiotherapy

Men’s challenging health issues can be dealt with through pelvic health physiotherapy. It can offer relief from various conditions:
  • Weakened pelvic muscles or nerve problems cause urinary incontinence. It can be treated with exercises and techniques to improve urinary control. 
  • Due to erectile dysfunction, achieving or maintaining an erection is a challenge. Physiotherapy exercises and relaxation techniques can help improve blood circulation and enhance erectile function.
  • Chronic pelvic pain can stop you from doing your daily activities. Physiotherapists control and reduce this pain and improve mobility through gentle exercises and stretches. 
  • Organ prolapses caused by weak pelvic muscles can be treated with physiotherapy to strengthen these muscles and maintain proper organ placement.
  • Post-surgical recovery following prostate surgery can be challenging for some men. With physiotherapy, targeted exercises and supportive care help with difficulties in urination or erectile function due to the impact on nearby nerves and muscles.

Techniques to treat male pelvic floor issues

Male pelvic health physiotherapy addresses and manages conditions concerning pelvic floor muscles and adjacent regions.

Here are several conventional methods for male pelvic health physiotherapy:

1. Pelvic floor exercises

These exercises support the muscles in your pelvic area. Pelvic floor physiotherapists train you to contract and release these muscles properly, and by doing so, you get better control of your bladder, bowel, and sexual function.

2. Shockwave therapy

Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical method used to treat male pelvic floor problems. The therapy involves a machine that creates high-energy sound waves. These waves are sent through a device held by the doctor and aimed at the problem area. This treatment helps by making new blood vessels grow, which increases blood flow. With more blood flow, more oxygen and nutrients help heal the tissues.

3. Biofeedback

This method alerts patients and controls their pelvic muscles using electronic equipment. Sensors are placed on the patient’s body for visual or auditory feedback. Patients understand their pelvic floor muscles’ activity and control these muscles more effectively.

4. Breathing exercises for pain

Breathing exercises can help ease pain in the pelvic floor by relaxing tight muscles. A simple technique is diaphragmatic breathing.

Lie on your back with your knees bent, and also keep the feet flat. Place one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. Breathe deeply through your nose, making sure your belly rises more than your chest. This helps relax and lower stress on the pelvic muscles. Do this for a few minutes each day to feel better.

5. Core muscle strengthening exercises

Strengthening your core helps support your pelvic floor and reduce discomfort. Try exercises like bridges and planks.

For the bridge, lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips to make a straight line from knees to shoulders. Hold this for a few seconds then lower back down. Planks involve holding your body straight while on your forearms and toes. Start with short holds and increase as you get stronger. These exercises build core strength and help your pelvic area feel better.

6. Manual therapy

Pelvic floor physiotherapists use hands-on techniques to control the muscles and joints in the pelvic area. This reduces pain and muscle tightness, improving mobility.

7. Electrical stimulation

Low-voltage electrical currents facilitate pelvic floor muscles. This results in strengthening and improving their function. It is often used for patients with difficulty performing pelvic floor muscle contractions.

8. Knowledge about lifestyle adaptations

Pelvic floor physiotherapists train patients on how to improve their pelvic health through lifestyle changes. This includes dietary changes, fluid intake recommendations or parameters, and advice on proper posture and body mechanics.

9. Pain management techniques

These include using heat or cold therapy, ultrasound, or specific exercises designed to reduce pain in the pelvic area.

10. Bladder training

This improves control and involves scheduled toilet trips, delayed voiding, and other strategies to manage the urgency and frequency of urination.

We are here to help you recover

Don’t worry! At Turning Point Physical Therapy, our compassionate and sympathetic physiotherapy experts assist you in leading an active life despite any physical limitations you may be facing.

We bring pelvic floor health expertise to you and would love to help our patients get relief and live without bladder and bowel issues.

Make an appointment for male pelvic floor physiotherapy in Edmonton today!

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