How Do I Know if Physical Therapy Can Help My Prostatitis?

How Do I Know if Physical Therapy Can Help My Prostatitis?

June is the month that we take a little time to acknowledge the amazing men in our lives. We celebrate our fathers, our step-fathers, our grandfathers, and many other men that have taken on a father-like role in our lives. During this time of the year, it is important to highlight the unique aspects of…

Bun in the Oven: Infertility Awareness

Bun in the Oven: Infertility Awareness

June is Infertility Awareness month. It’s an interesting month to choose considering Father’s Day is also in June. About 10-15% of couples struggle with infertility issues. Infertility is the term used for couples having trouble conceiving after on year, less if you’re over 35. Eggs are fertile for up to 48 hour period and menstrual…

Pelvic Pain Awareness Month: Pudendal Neuralgia

Pelvic Pain Awareness Month: Pudendal Neuralgia

Anyone who has suffered from nerve compromise like sciatica or pudendal neuralgia knows how draining it can be on your life. Nerve pain is generally reported as sharp, shooting and/or burning pain along its distribution. Numbness is also commonly reported. The pudendal nerve can be compromised anywhere along its route from the sacrum to the…

Plastics could be affecting your prostate health

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common benign pathologies of the prostate, affecting 30% of men. It involves an enlargement of the prostate that is caused by rapid growth of prostate cells. The etiology of BPH is unknown but it seems to be multifactorial with age, genetics, hormones, obesity, and lifestyle being…