Men’s Pelvic Health
Why does sitting through dinner bother me when walking afterward feels fine?
What happens at my first visit?
We can start by talking. If you’re comfortable, I can watch how you breathe, sit, and move from the outside. I’ll explain what I’m checking and ask before we do anything. We can also talk about whether to involve a pelvic health specialist or urologist.
During treatment, we’ll check the movement again and use what changes to decide what to try next. [5]
Free 30- to 45-minute hands-on evaluation in Clovis. Choose whether to continue. One-on-one treatment is $200 per hour.
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What’s bothering you most right now?
Is it sitting through dinner, leaking after prostate treatment, getting up at night to pee, or having trouble starting? These can happen together. An enlarged prostate or other urinary problems may need a different kind of care. If you suddenly can’t urinate at all, get emergency medical care. [1] [2]
Does your pelvic floor need to squeeze or let go?
Some men with ongoing pelvic pain have muscles that are sore or hard to relax. The American Urological Association includes hands-on PT tailored to the person as an option for pelvic floor muscle pain. If you’re leaking after prostate treatment, pelvic floor muscle training may be appropriate. [3] [4]
What changes when you sit differently?
If sitting brings on the discomfort you know, we can see what happens when we change how you’re supported. Then we can go back to your usual seat and compare. I want to find out what helps with the sitting you need to do.
Frequently asked questions
Can we start with an external assessment?
Yes. We can begin with what you’re comfortable sharing and look at how you breathe, sit, and move from the outside. I’ll explain what I’m checking and discuss whether another clinician should be involved.
Sitting felt better at the visit. What should I notice on the way home?
Think about when you usually feel discomfort during the drive and how you feel when you stand up. That gives us two observations to compare next time.
What if my back feels better but I’m still waking up to pee?
Tell me about both. It’s good to know that your back moves more easily. I’d still want to hear how often you’re up at night so we can talk about what to bring to your medical clinician.
What if I’m uncomfortable talking about bladder symptoms?
Start with what you’re comfortable sharing. You can write down the times or situations that matter. I’ll explain why I’m asking before we decide how much is relevant to the visit.
Do I need to do Kegels?
It depends on the concern. For some men, strengthening helps. If muscle tenderness or difficulty relaxing is the main issue, the plan may start differently.
Can physical therapy help after prostate surgery?
Pelvic floor muscle training can be part of care for leakage after prostate treatment. Bring your surgeon’s instructions so we can discuss timing.
Could my back tightness and pelvic symptoms be related?
They can occur together. I ask what makes each symptom better or worse and compare the movements that bring them on. Urinary changes may still need a separate medical evaluation.
Should I stop taking my bladder or prostate medication?
Talk with the clinician who prescribed it before making changes. Physical therapy may be one part of your care plan.
Do I need to bring test results?
Bring any urology notes, medication list, or a short record of when symptoms happen if you have them. We can start with what you know.