Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy For Men
Dr. Daisy from Root To Rise Physical Therapy in Saco, Maine providing pelvic floor education to a patient using a pelvis model during a pelvic health session.
When most people hear about Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, they think it’s just for women but that couldn’t be further from the truth. At Root To Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy for men across Scarborough, Saco, and Bath, Maine, helping men better understand their pelvic health and find relief from pain, urinary symptoms, or sexual dysfunction.
The pelvic floor plays a vital role in male anatomy supporting bladder and bowel control, core stability, and sexual function. When these muscles become tight, weak, or uncoordinated, they can lead to issues that impact daily life, confidence, and comfort.
We support people of all genders across Southern Maine in understanding, caring for, and healing their pelvic floors.
The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Male Anatomy
The pelvic floor muscles in male anatomy are responsible for:
Bladder and bowel control - keeping urine and stool in, and allowing them out when appropriate
Support of the bladder and bowels - helping maintain pelvic organ function and positioning
Sexual function - supporting blood flow to achieve and maintain erections and orgasm
When these muscles aren’t functioning properly, they can become weak, overactive, or uncoordinated and leading to a variety of uncomfortable or disruptive symptoms.
Common Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men
Pelvic floor issues can show up in many ways, including:
Urinary urgency or frequency
Urinary leakage (including after prostate surgery)
Difficulty starting or maintaining urination
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
Pain during or after intercourse or climax
Constipation or painful bowel movements
Hip, low back, or tailbone pain
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, know that you’re not alone and that pelvic floor therapy for men can help.
Why Kegels Aren’t Always the Answer
Many men are told to do Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor. While Kegels can be helpful in some cases, they’re not right for everyone.
If your pelvic floor muscles are already too tense or overactive, adding more contraction exercises can actually make symptoms worse. What’s often needed first is retraining the muscles to relax and coordinate properly and that’s exactly what pelvic floor physical therapy helps with.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps Men
At Root To Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health, our pelvic health specialists work to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and develop a personalized plan that may include:
Education and awareness around pelvic floor function
Breathing and relaxation strategies to reduce muscle tension
Gentle manual therapy to release tight or restricted tissues
Exercises to rebuild strength and coordination
Guidance for posture, mobility, and daily movement patterns
We take a whole-body approach to care addressing not only the pelvic floor but also the spine, hips, and surrounding muscles that influence pelvic function.
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Men in Scarborough, Saco, and Bath, Maine
Our goal is simple: to help you find relief and restore confidence in your body. Whether you’re recovering from prostate surgery, managing pelvic pain, or seeking to improve sexual or bladder function, our team provides compassionate, one-on-one support.
At Root To Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health, we proudly serve the communities of Scarborough, Saco, and Bath, Maine, offering pelvic floor therapy, acupuncture, and integrative care for men and women alike.
Root To Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health
Offering Male Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, and holistic care in Scarborough, Saco, and Bath, Maine
Interested in working 1:1 with us? We offer private yoga, pelvic floor therapy, and acupuncture and we would love to support you.
At Root to Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health, we believe in a holistic approach to physical therapy, pelvic floor therapy, acupuncture, and therapeutic yoga. We are located in Scarborough, Saco, and Bath, and are here to support you!
~Dr. Jenn & The Root To Rise Team
