Men’s Pelvic Health: Beyond Hypospadias — Understanding Pelvic Pain, Erectile Function, and Prostatitis
When people hear “pelvic floor therapy,” they often think it’s just for women—but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Men have a pelvic floor too, and it plays a vital role in bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Issues like pelvic pain, urinary urgency, erectile dysfunction, or prostatitis are more common than most men realize—and […]
Sexual Function & Pelvic Floor Therapy: How Your Pelvic Floor Impacts Pain, Arousal, and Satisfaction
When people think about pelvic floor therapy, they often picture postpartum recovery or treatment for bladder leakage. But there’s another important—and sometimes overlooked—area where pelvic floor therapy can make a profound difference: sexual function. Sexual pain, difficulty with arousal, or a sense of reduced satisfaction can be frustrating, isolating, and confusing. These challenges are common, but […]
Urinary Incontinence During Exercise: Why It Happens & How to Take Back Control
You’re halfway through a great workout—lifting, running, jumping rope—and suddenly, you feel it: that small (or not-so-small) leak you didn’t sign up for. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Urinary incontinence during exercise is incredibly common, yet it’s still a topic many people feel embarrassed to talk about. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I can […]
Pelvic Floor Health & Mental Well-Being: The Mind–Body Connection You Shouldn’t Ignore
When we think about pelvic floor issues—like leakage, pain, or difficulty relaxing—we often picture physical causes: childbirth, surgery, posture, muscle weakness. But as a pelvic floor physical therapist, I can tell you there’s another powerful piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: your mental and emotional well-being. Stress, anxiety, and past trauma don’t just live […]
Pelvic Floor & Constipation in Adults: Beyond Just Toilet Posture
Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable—it can impact your pelvic floor health in ways many people don’t realize. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I often meet adults who have been struggling with constipation for years, trying every “quick fix” they find online. While proper toilet posture (like using a footstool to elevate your knees) can absolutely […]
Why Reddit Is Talking About Pelvic Floor PT for Men (And Why You Should Be Too)
When you think of pelvic floor therapy, you might picture new moms recovering from childbirth or women dealing with bladder leaks. But scroll through Reddit these days—especially threads in r/menshealth, r/prostatitis, or r/pelvicfloor—and you’ll find hundreds of men sharing a different story. They’re talking openly about chronic pelvic pain, post-prostate surgery recovery, testicular aching, urinary urgency, and even erectile dysfunction—and they’re pointing each […]
The Hidden Link Between the Pelvic Floor and the Airway: How Breathing Affects Bladder and Bowel Function in Children
As pediatric pelvic floor therapists, we often see children struggling with bedwetting, constipation, or urinary urgency. Parents diligently follow toileting schedules and dietary recommendations, yet progress sometimes stalls. What if the missing piece of the puzzle isn’t in the bladder or bowel, but in the way a child breathes? It may seem surprising, but research […]
Squats: A Foundation for Pelvic Floor Health
When we think of squats, many of us picture a gym-goer lifting heavy weights or a fitness class instructor guiding participants through reps. However, squats are far more than a tool for building strong thighs and glutes. They’re a fundamental movement deeply connected to your body’s core strength, posture, and, perhaps surprisingly, the health of […]
Understanding Bedwetting and How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help
As a pelvic floor therapist, I frequently encounter parents who are concerned about their child’s bedwetting. It’s important to know that bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is common and affects many children, especially in the earlier years of life. However, when it continues past the age of 6, it can cause distress not just for the […]
The Crucial Connection Between Hip Mobility and Pelvic Floor Health
By Samone Jackson, OTR/L, CLT As a pelvic floor therapist, I frequently address how different aspects of physical health influence pelvic floor function. One often overlooked but significant factor is hip mobility. The relationship between the hips and pelvic floor is intricate, as these areas work together to support overall stability, balance, and function. Understanding […]