That’s because certain foods and beverages act as bladder irritants. They overstimulate your bladder lining or increase urine production, leading to urgency, frequency, and leakage. Understanding these irritants, and learning how to manage them, can give you more control and confidence in your daily life.

But here’s something surprising: many of the ways people try to “manage” bladder issues can actually make the problem worse over time. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll just go to the bathroom one more time, just in case” or “Maybe I should stop drinking so much water,” you’re not alone. These coping strategies are very common, but they can backfire. Here is what may really be going on with your bladder and pelvic floor, and evidence-based strategies that actually help.

When it comes to pelvic health, most men think it’s a “women’s issue.” That simply isn’t true. The male pelvic floor is exists, and it is a critical for urinary control, sexual function, and everyday comfort.  It supports your bladder, bowel, and sexual function, and it’s closely tied to your core strength Yet many men don’t hear about it until problems arise: leaks, urgency, or erectile changes. In this post, we’ll focus on what the male pelvic floor is, how it can weaken

Most men can begin gentle pelvic floor activation once the catheter is removed (usually 1–2 weeks after surgery), but always confirm with your surgeon. In the early recovery period, the focus is on gentle contractions, breathing coordination, and avoiding strain. As healing progresses, exercises are gradually intensified, targeting both endurance (to maintain continence throughout the day) and quick contractions (to prevent leakage with coughing or sneezing).

Strong, well-functioning pelvic floor muscles mean fewer leaks, better control, and yes… stronger erections. The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire life to see results. A few healthy habits can go a long way towards great pelvic floor health.

Cyclist’s Syndrome happens when prolonged time on the bike. This,combined with the way your hips, core, and back muscles work during riding can lead to nerve compression, reduced blood flow, muscle tension, and even trauma to the pelvic floor. While this article is focused on men, female cyclists face many of the same challenges.

While pelvic floor dysfunction is often associated with women, men also experience a wide range of issues — such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, or erectile dysfunction — that can significantly impact daily life. Pelvic dysfunction can also contribute to chronic hip, back, groin, or even leg pain.

When it comes to healing from injury, managing chronic pain, or improving performance, we often think about physical therapy exercises, nutrition, medication and sleep. But one of the simplest, most overlooked factors in your recovery may be sitting right in front of you: a glass of water.

Check out these ways to stimulate your vagus nerve to help manage symptoms and improve overall wellness!

When the vagus nerve is not functioning properly our emotional and physical well-being can suffer dramatically.

The vagus nerve is a major part of the parasympathetic nervous system. Here is how it fits within that system.

There are many alternative treatment options for Vagus Nerve Dysfunction. Physical Therapy, including dry needling, can make a huge improvement in its function!

This comprehensive evaluation assesses key aspects of your physical health, including mobility, gait, balance, posture, strength, and overal