Unlocking the Link: How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Can Underlie Erectile Dysfunction
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a complex issue that stems from various factors, and one often overlooked aspect is the role of pelvic floor muscles. Most people immediately think of lower testosterone or heart problems as the sole cause of ED, but the pelvic floor musculature is another component that can affect erectile health! In this blog post, we delve into the connection between pelvic floor dysfunction and erectile issues, exploring how weakness or dysfunction in these muscles can significantly contribute to the development...
“Men’s Health Matters: When Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Becomes Essential”
Hi friends! I wanted to make a quick blog post to address some questions we’ve received a lot lately from our male/penis-owner patients, which is “Have you seen this before?” or “Is this normal?”. While pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized field that has gained significant recognition in recent years, it's often still solely associated with women's health. If you aren’t very familiar with us at Flex PT ATL, while we do treat women, we see significantly more men with a variety of conditions! Pelvic floor therapy addresses various...
It’s Supposed to be Fun, But Why Does Sex Hurt?
Painful Penetration - A Distressing Problem Hey everyone! I wanted to make a quick blog about painful penetration because a lot of our patients come in asking the question, "Why does sex hurt"? We’ve talked a lot in previous blog posts about the numerous roles of the pelvic floor, but I want to specifically cover the sexual function here. During sexual arousal, the pelvic floor muscles relax and facilitate blood flow to the genital area, contributing to sexual pleasure and arousal. They also contract rhythmically during orgasm. With painful...
The Most Foundational Thing For Pelvic Floor Health.. Breathing!
Understanding the Pelvic Floor If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering what the foundation of pelvic floor health is, right? Before we get into that, let’s talk a little bit about what exactly we mean when we're talking about the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a network of muscles (14 in those with female genitalia and 12 in those with male genitalia), ligaments, fascia, and other connective tissues. Most people associate the pelvic floor with helping us not leak or have accidents, but it’s involved in our sexual health, immune...
Pelvic floor strengthening – more than just Kegels!
Introduction When you first think of pelvic floor strengthening, is one of the first things (or the only thing) that comes to your mind “Kegels”? If so, you’re definitely not alone. But did you know that strengthening the pelvic floor is so much more than just Kegels? Strengthening in pelvic floor physical therapy can include anything from Kegels, to squats, to sprints or jumping. But how does it work? If someone comes in for incontinence (leakage or bowel or bladder) or prolapse, which seems very specific to the pelvic floor, why would we...
Dr. Lance Frank PT, DPT, MPH
CEO & Owner of Flex PT ATL
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Specialist
Dr. Julian Colina PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Specialist