Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy

Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Address Many Conditions

Pelvic floor therapy is often mistakenly thought of as treatment exclusively for women, but men also experience pelvic floor dysfunction at significant rates. And many men can benefit tremendously from specialized physical therapy addressing pelvic issues. From chronic pelvic pain and prostatitis symptoms to urinary dysfunction and sexual problems, men’s pelvic floor therapy provides effective treatment for conditions that significantly impact quality of life.

At Santa Fe OBGYN, licensed physical therapist and certified pelvic floor therapist Jacqueline Maestas, DPT provides comprehensive men’s pelvic floor therapy that helps male patients overcome these challenging conditions.

Understanding how pelvic floor dysfunction affects men and that effective treatment exists empowers men to seek the care they need rather than suffering unnecessarily. The conditions addressed through men’s pelvic floor therapy respond well to conservative treatment when patients receive proper evaluation and evidence-based care.

Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help Chronic Pain Conditions

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome affects millions of men, creating persistent discomfort that significantly diminishes quality of life. Many cases diagnosed as chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) actually stem from pelvic floor muscle dysfunction rather than prostate inflammation or infection. The pain manifests in various patterns including testicular aching, perineal discomfort, groin pain, pain when sitting, tailbone pain (coccydynia), and painful ejaculation.

These chronic pain conditions develop when pelvic floor muscles become chronically tight, developing trigger points that refer pain to surrounding areas. According to research in urology journals, men’s pelvic floor therapy successfully reduces or eliminates chronic pelvic pain in the majority of patients by releasing muscle tension, eliminating trigger points, and restoring normal muscle function. The improvement in pain transforms daily life for men who have suffered for months or years.

Licensed physical therapist and certified pelvic floor therapist Jacqueline Maestas, DPT at Santa Fe OBGYN specializes in men’s pelvic floor therapy addressing the chronic pain conditions that conventional treatments often fail to resolve.

Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help “Prostatitis”

Many cases diagnosed as prostatitis show no evidence of infection or inflammation upon testing, yet men continue experiencing symptoms that significantly impact their lives. These non-bacterial prostatitis cases frequently represent pelvic floor dysfunction rather than actual prostate pathology. The muscles surrounding the prostate become tight and irritated, creating symptoms identical to prostatitis including pelvic pain, urinary urgency, painful urination, and discomfort during or after ejaculation.

Men’s pelvic floor therapy addresses these prostatitis symptoms by releasing the tight, irritated pelvic floor muscles creating the discomfort. Manual therapy techniques access these muscles directly to reduce tension, eliminate trigger points, and restore normal tone. Therapeutic exercises retrain proper muscle activation patterns, preventing symptom recurrence. Many men experience substantial relief after conventional prostatitis treatments failed because the underlying muscle dysfunction was never addressed.

At Santa Fe OBGYN, Jacqueline Maestas, DPT evaluates men with chronic prostatitis symptoms to determine whether pelvic floor dysfunction is contributing to their condition and provides targeted men’s pelvic floor therapy when indicated.

Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help Incontinence

Urinary problems in men often result from weak or uncoordinated pelvic floor muscles rather than prostate issues alone. Symptoms including urinary urgency, urinary dribbling, slow urine stream, post-void dribble, and stress urinary leakage frequently improve with men’s pelvic floor therapy addressing the underlying muscle dysfunction. Men who have undergone prostate treatment particularly benefit from pelvic floor therapy for post-surgical urinary issues.

The pelvic floor muscles support bladder function and help maintain urinary continence. When these muscles are weak, overactive, or poorly coordinated, various urinary symptoms develop. Men’s pelvic floor therapy retrains these muscles through targeted exercises, biofeedback, and behavioral modifications. According to research in men’s health, pelvic floor therapy significantly improves urinary symptoms and incontinence in most men who complete appropriate treatment programs.

Licensed physical therapist and certified pelvic floor therapist Jacqueline Maestas, DPT at Santa Fe OBGYN provides specialized men’s pelvic floor therapy addressing urinary dysfunction through evidence-based techniques proven effective for male patients.

Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and painful ejaculation can have pelvic floor components that men’s pelvic floor therapy effectively addresses. Pelvic floor muscles play crucial roles in sexual function by controlling blood flow to erectile tissue, coordinating contractions during orgasm, and supporting overall pelvic health. When these muscles become dysfunctional, sexual problems often result.

Erectile dysfunction can occur when chronically tight pelvic floor muscles restrict blood flow to the penis, preventing adequate engorgement for erection. Men’s pelvic floor therapy releases this muscle tension, improving circulation and erectile function. Premature ejaculation sometimes results from pelvic floor muscles firing too soon or involuntarily. Therapeutic exercises teach better muscle control, allowing men to delay ejaculation. Pain during or after ejaculation often stems from pelvic floor trigger points that men’s pelvic floor therapy eliminates through manual techniques.

At Santa Fe OBGYN, Jacqueline Maestas, DPT provides compassionate, professional men’s pelvic floor therapy addressing sexual dysfunction through techniques that improve blood flow, enhance mobility, and restore proper muscle control.

Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Aid In Post-Surgical Recovery

Men recovering from pelvic surgeries benefit significantly from men’s pelvic floor therapy that accelerates healing, restores function, and prevents complications. Prostatectomy, the most common pelvic surgery in men, frequently results in urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction that pelvic floor therapy helps resolve. Starting men’s pelvic floor therapy before surgery and continuing afterward optimizes outcomes.

Other surgeries including hernia repair, procedures following pelvic fracture, and abdominal surgery can disrupt pelvic floor function. Scar tissue, altered anatomy, and prolonged inactivity during recovery contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. Men’s pelvic floor therapy addresses these post-surgical issues through manual techniques releasing scar tissue, exercises rebuilding strength and coordination, and education supporting optimal recovery.

Licensed physical therapist and certified pelvic floor therapist Jacqueline Maestas, DPT at Santa Fe OBGYN coordinates with surgeons to provide men’s pelvic floor therapy that optimizes post-surgical recovery and restores maximum function.

What to Expect from Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy

Initial men’s pelvic floor therapy sessions involve comprehensive evaluation including medical history, symptom discussion, and physical assessment. External examination evaluates posture, movement patterns, breathing mechanics, and muscle tension in the hips, abdomen, and back. Internal examination, performed only when necessary and only with informed consent, assesses pelvic floor muscle tone, strength, coordination, and identifies dysfunction requiring treatment.

Treatment techniques used in men’s pelvic floor therapy include external manual therapy releasing tight muscles and fascia, biofeedback teaching proper muscle activation, therapeutic exercises targeting specific dysfunction, and education about behavioral modifications supporting pelvic health. Sessions typically occur weekly initially, then less frequently as patients improve. Most men complete 8-12 sessions, though complex conditions may require longer treatment.

At Santa Fe OBGYN, Jacqueline Maestas, DPT ensures male patients feel comfortable throughout men’s pelvic floor therapy, explaining each aspect of treatment and respecting patient preferences regarding assessment, comfort, and treatment approaches.

Overcoming Stigma Around Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy

Many men hesitate to seek men’s pelvic floor therapy due to embarrassment, lack of awareness that treatment exists, or concerns about the intimate nature of some treatment techniques. However, pelvic floor dysfunction causes significant suffering that effective treatment can resolve. Licensed physical therapist and certified pelvic floor therapist Jacqueline Maestas, DPT maintains the same professionalism and clinical focus during men’s pelvic floor therapy as during any other physical therapy treatment.

The benefits of men’s pelvic floor therapy far outweigh any initial discomfort men might feel about discussing intimate symptoms or undergoing internal examination. Most men find the process less concerning than anticipated and feel grateful to finally receive effective treatment for conditions that have diminished their quality of life. Taking the step to seek evaluation and treatment often represents the turning point toward resolution.

At Santa Fe OBGYN, our environment is professional, respectful, discreet, caring, and focused on helping patients achieve their therapeutic goals through evidence-based men’s pelvic floor therapy.

Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy | Santa Fe

Men’s pelvic floor therapy effectively treats numerous male medical  conditions including chronic pelvic pain, prostatitis symptoms, urinary dysfunction, sexual problems, and post-surgical complications. Pelvic floor dysfunction affects men at significant rates, yet many suffer unnecessarily because they don’t realize treatment exists or feel uncomfortable seeking care for intimate symptoms. Understanding that effective, gentle, caring, professional treatment is available empowers men to pursue the care they need.

At Santa Fe OBGYN, licensed physical therapist and certified pelvic floor therapist Jacqueline Maestas, DPT provides specialized men’s pelvic floor therapy using evidence-based techniques proven effective for male patients. If you’re experiencing any of the conditions described in this article, schedule an appointment to discover how men’s pelvic floor therapy can improve your symptoms and quality of life.

Santa Fe Men’s Pelvic Floor Therapy: 505-988-4922