Pelvic floor physiotherapy for men – what to know

Because It’s Not Just a Women’s Health Thing — And Yes, It Can Change Your Life

When most guys hear “pelvic floor physio,” their brain goes straight to:

“Isn’t that just for women?”
“Isn’t that for pregnancy stuff?”
“Wait… I even have a pelvic floor?”

Let’s clear that up real quick.

Yes — you have a pelvic floor.
Yes — it affects everything from your posture to your performance.
And yes — pelvic floor physiotherapy can help with pain, leakage, sexual function, and more.

At YFS (Your Form Sux), we treat the whole system — not just what hurts. And if you’re a man dealing with anything from low back pain to post-surgical tension to awkward gym leaks, this is for you.

What Is the Male Pelvic Floor, Anyway?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that sit at the base of your pelvis — basically your body’s muscular “floor.”

In men, this area:

• Supports your bladder and bowel
• Plays a major role in erections and ejaculation
• Helps control urine and bowel movements
• Stabilizes the core and spine (especially under load)
• Works with your diaphragm during breathing and lifting

When those muscles are too tight, weak, overactive, or poorly coordinated, stuff starts to go sideways.

Common Issues Pelvic Floor Physio Can Help Men With

• ✅ Leaking when lifting, coughing, or sneezing
• ✅ Post-prostate surgery recovery
• ✅ Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation
• ✅ Pelvic pain or pressure (including testicular or rectal pain)
• ✅ Chronic constipation or bowel control issues
• ✅ Hip, groin, or low back pain that hasn’t improved with regular physio

👉 Many of these problems aren’t caused by “injury” — they’re caused by dysfunction in the muscles you can’t see but definitely feel when they’re off.

What Happens During a Pelvic Floor Physio Appointment?

Let’s take the mystery (and awkwardness) out of it.

At YFS, here’s what a pelvic floor session looks like:

• You talk — about your symptoms, goals, and any medical history (nothing’s off limits)
• We assess posture, breathing, and movement mechanics
• We check core control and hip function (external tests first)
• Internal assessment is optional — if needed and only with full consent

We create a personalized treatment plan, which might include:

• Manual therapy
• Breathing + coordination drills
• Pelvic floor retraining (strength or relaxation)
• Movement coaching + core integration
• Education on bladder/bowel strategies or sexual health

💡 Think of it like coaching for muscles you didn’t know you had — not some awkward, clinical mystery appointment.

No, This Isn’t About Kegels for Men

The internet loves throwing out Kegels as a blanket solution. But here’s the truth:

• ➡️ If your pelvic floor is tight and overactive, doing Kegels can make things worse
• ➡️ If it’s underactive, sure — strengthening may help
• ➡️ But most men need a mix of strength, coordination, breathing, and relaxation

At YFS, we tailor the rehab to your body — not a generic YouTube video.

Who Should Consider This?

If you:

• Have pelvic pain, tightness, or pressure
• Leak urine or have sudden urges
• Have difficulty starting/stopping flow
• Feel pain during or after sex
• Had abdominal or prostate surgery
• Sit for long hours and feel “jammed up” in the hips/core

…pelvic floor physio could be the missing link.

Final Word: It’s Not Weak to Get Help — It’s Smart

Ignoring symptoms won’t make them go away.
Pelvic floor issues are more common in men than most people realize — they’re just under-reported, under-treated, and over-suffered.

At YFS, we bring pelvic health into the open. No shame. No awkward scripts. Just real solutions that help you feel better, perform better, and take control of your body again.

Ready to take your health seriously — from the inside out?
Book a men’s pelvic floor assessment at YFS. We’ve got the science, the strategy, and zero judgment.