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.

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.

Pelvic health issues aren’t just “women’s problems” — they’re human problems. And men deserve solutions, too. Whether it’s bladder control, pelvic pain, or performance in the bedroom, pelvic floor PT can help you take back control. So ditch the excuses. No more suffering in silence or pretending it’s “normal.” Let’s get you back in control!

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.

Physical Therapy dry needling of strageic points of your autonomic nervous system (ANS), including your vagus nerve, can greatly augment your exisiting physical therapy plan and help your brain and body relax!

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

Neural Manipulation is a gentle osteopathic manual therapy designed to release restrictions in the nerve tissue, allowing the neural

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, a few simple adjustments to your bike can make a world of difference. A great fit improves safety, enhances comfort, and boosts performance, helping you ride better, longer, and with greater confidence. Let’s dive into how an expert mountain bike fit can help you get dialed in for your best ride yet!

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