Men’s Health
Men’s Health
Issues related to men’s pelvic health can manifest in several ways, ranging from discomfort and pain to urinary and sexual problems.
These conditions can significantly impact a man’s quality of life, leading to physical limitations, emotional distress, and diminished self-confidence.
There are many common conditions affecting men’s pelvic health which can be helped with Physiotherapy and Shockwave therapy including Prostatitis.
Concerns We Can Help With
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is the most common form of prostatitis and is characterised by persistent pelvic pain or discomfort, along with urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, pain during urination, and difficulty emptying the bladder.
The exact cause of non-bacterial CPPS is unclear, but it may involve inflammation, muscle dysfunction, or nerve-related factors.
Treatment options include anti-inflammatory medications, lifestyle modifications (avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, managing stress, and practising relaxation techniques), Physiotherapy (pelvic floor muscle relaxation exercises) and focussed shockwave therapy.
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a common condition characterised by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It affects men of all ages but becomes more prevalent with increasing age. There are many medical, lifestyle or emotional factors which can lead to ED which all need to be addressed alongside any treatment you may have in clinic.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment modality which can be used to treat ED. The shockwaves promotes blood flow to the area, dissolving plaque build-up, stimulating the growth of new blood vessels and activating growth factors.
Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is a condition which causes the penis to bend when erect. It is caused by the development of fibrous scar tissue, or plaques, within the penis. The curvature can lead to pain during erections resulting in difficulties with sexual intercourse and psychological distress.
Shockwave therapy for Peyronie’s disease offers a non surgical option for treatment of mild to moderate cases. It is believed to break down the plaques causing the curvature. In combination with penile traction therapy or vacuum erection devices shockwave therapy is a powerful, non-surgical treatment option.
Chronic Pelvic Pain (Prostatitis)
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is the most common form of prostatitis and is characterised by persistent pelvic pain or discomfort, along with urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, pain during urination, and difficulty emptying the bladder.
The exact cause of non-bacterial CPPS is unclear, but it may involve inflammation, muscle dysfunction, or nerve-related factors.
Treatment options include anti-inflammatory medications, lifestyle modifications (avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, managing stress, and practising relaxation techniques), Physiotherapy (pelvic floor muscle relaxation exercises) and focussed shockwave therapy.
Jenny Fielding
Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
BSc MCSP
Jenny is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist working across female and male pelvic health.
She graduated in 2008 from St Georges University of London, then worked in the NHS system for 5 years before specialising in private Physiotherapy. She has extensive experience in sports Physiotherapy having toured with Matthew Bournes Swan Lake Ballet company, and worked with high level runners, athletes and dancers. Her Women’s Health interest was sparked particularly with the Ballet Company when she worked closely with numerous female athletes and saw first-hand the importance of a different approach to female performance and injury.
She now specialises in the management of females across all life stages from menstrual irregularities and pelvic pain, through pre and postnatal to peri and post- menopause. She treats a variety of conditions including stress incontinence, prolapse, overactive bladder, faecal incontinence, sexual pain, vulval pain issues, pelvic pain, lumbar pain, breastfeeding-related clogged ducts and is a specialist in diastasis and abdominal wall rehabilitation.
Jenny is a mum of three and loves to stay active (when possible!). She is down-to-earth and approachable. Having managed her own prolapse journey and post natal anxiety, she has first-hand experience of both the physical and emotional considerations postnatally, and is passionate about supporting women with what they CAN do not a list of things they CAN’T”.
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