Many men are shocked to realize that their pelvic floor muscles are just as important for their health as female pelvic floor muscles. Additionally, many men neglect their own care or are embarrassed to discuss sensitive issues with their doctor, and this can have long-lasting impacts on their own emotional, mental and physical health.

Our pelvic floor muscles have many functions but their 3 main functions are for sphincter control (bowel/bladder), sexual function and core strength. Your first physio assessment may include an internal exam of the pelvic floor muscles. Because these muscles are deep inside the pelvis, doing an internal exam is an effective way to assess them.

Here is a list of some of the common conditions we treat for men:

  • Prostatitis (can include pain in bladder, penis, testicles,undercarriage, anus, tailbone, etc.)
  • Levator ani syndrome
  • Bladder problems (incontinence/post void dribble/shy bladder)
  • Bowel problems (incontinence/constipation)
  • Pudendal neuralgia
  • Pelvic post op care (ie. prostate surgery, after radiation treatment, gender affirming surgery, hernia surgery)
  • Pain post vasectomy

See sexual health section for other conditions treated for men.

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Solutions for Bladder Problems in Men

Whether it's feeling unable to participate in activities or feelings of isolation and depression, urinary incontinence has a serious impact on an individual’s life. Many men do not realize there are a variety of options available to them to lessen this impact.

Kare Physiotherapy can explore with you the many options that are available to help you regain the freedom you had before experiencing urinary incontinence.