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Sacral Nerve Stimulation can be a safe and effective way of relieving the pain and discomfort caused by a number of pelvic floor disorders. To learn about the other causes of pelvic pain, click here.
Where are the Sacral Nerves?
The sacral plexus is an area located in your pelvis where several spinal nerves come together and then brand out to control most of your lower body. The sacral plexus contains 31 nerves that reach from your lower back to your rectum, bladder, sphincter and pelvic floor muscles.
The nerves in the sacral plexus split to form sensory and motor nerves that then travel to parts of your pelvis, legs, feet, and genitals. Without these nerves, you would not be able to stand, walk, or control your bladder and bowel movements.
There are 5 main nerves that emerge from the sacral plexus:...
Tibial Nerve Stimulation is an effective, less invasive way of stimulating the tibial and sacral nerves to provide relief for pelvic pain and incontinence. Visit our pelvic pain treatment page to learn more about solutions to conditions such as endometriosis, vulvodynia, and UTIs.
What is the Tibial Nerve?
The tibial nerve is found in the leg and branches off from the sciatic nerve. The tibial nerve runs from your pelvis all the way down into the ankle, and then branches into sensory nerves in the sole of your foot.
What is the Function of the Tibial Nerve?
The Tibial Nerve has both motor and...
Most men are not aware that they have a pelvic floor. But without it you would be unable to hold urine in your bladder or contract your bowels to prevent wind and faeces escaping, you will be unable to get an erection, and you could suffer from the symptoms of prostatitis. The pelvic floor and its functions within the body are a necessity. They help to keep a variety of pelvic health problems at bay.
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As your pelvic floor is hidden away inside your body, it's not always easy to tell if it is healthy and strong. Being aware of the symptoms that suggest weak pelvic muscles will allow you to tackle issues early. Pelvic floor disorders can affect men of any age, so always be wary if you see signs that indicate that your pelvic floor has weakened.
The most common issues that occur as a result of pelvic floor weakness are:
What Are The Symptoms of Male...
Sexual function is an essential and critical part of mental and physical health and wellness for men. Therefore when a problem arises it is often distressing. Male sexual dysfunction has been linked to a reduced quality of life, as well as negative interpersonal relationships. As men grow older, sexual dysfunctions become increasingly prevalent.
To learn more about problems that affect the male pelvic floor, visit our page.
What are Erectile Problems?
Erectile problems are extremely common, particularly in men aged over 40. The two most prominent problems that are associated with erections are:
- Erectile Dysfunction - The inability to gain and maintain an erection that is rigid enough for sexual intercourse.
- Premature Ejaculation - Ejaculation that always, or nearly always, occurs...
Incontinence is a condition that mainly affects women due to effects of childbirth and the menopause on the pelvic floor. However, it is also a common condition in men. Increasingly so with age, with over 10% of men over the age of 65 suffer with a degree of urinary incontinence. This increases the chance of moving into a care home and your chance of suffering with bowel incontinence as well.
What is Male Incontinence?
Incontinence is recognised as the accidental leakage of urine, or faecal matter. It can be an embarrassing condition to suffer with and negatively impact your self-esteem and happiness.
Male incontinence is a growing problem, with 1 in 4 men suffering from urinary incontinence at some point during their life. The NHS estimates that between 3 and 6 million people in the UK have some degree of urinary incontinence; so if you suffer you are not alone.
What Causes Male Incontinence...
Despite its hard work, the pelvic region is home to some of the most common issues that men can develop.
Prostate cancer is the most common form of male cancer in the UK. Usually developing slowly so you are not aware for the first few years of its growth.
As you age your risk of developing benign prostate enlargement (BPE) increases. Men over 50 have a 50% chance of developing BPE, and 2 million men are currently receiving treatment for it.
The prostate can also cause a common problem called prostatitis, affecting men of all ages. Your prostate will painful swell which can cause issues of urinary incontinence.
What Is The Prostate?
The prostate is a small gland located in the pelvis between the penis and the bladder. It surrounds the urethra and can put pressure on it if prostate problems develop. Around...
Hot off the press: 6 months of Kegel exercises for men are as effective as erection-enhancing drugs at treating erectile dysfunction!
Whether you suffer from erectile dysfunction or you just want to get and maintain a harder, stronger erection, before turning to medication, strengthen your pelvic floor with male Kegel exercises!
A recent study has shown that with 6 months of Kegel exercises, 76% of men showed greatly improved sexual function – which is on a par with erection-enhancing drugs, and the results are long-term too, which means that you’ll enjoy the effects long after the drugs would have worn off.
Dribbles, leaks, whatever you call it, it’s all incontinence.
Male incontinence, dribbling, leakage or whatever else you call it, is an increasing problem. It’s annoying, embarrassing and can really damage your self esteem. But you need to remember that you’re not alone, and you don’t need to suffer in silence.
It affects men of all ages, and there’s a whole host of possible causes, all of which are treatable with help from your GP and from Kegel8.
Whether it’s prostate problems, a weak pelvic floor or an overactive bladder, these can all cause you to need to go to the toilet too often, or throughout the night, or sometimes you might not get there in time.
GPs are now recommending male pelvic floor exercises, or Kegel exercises, as a first line treatment for male incontinence.
“But aren’t they just for women?”
No! Strengthening your male pelvic floor helps to strengthen the muscles that support your...
Keep your bowels in good health with Kegel8!
Constipation, piles, hemorrhoids, male pelvic pain and rectal prolapse… here at Kegel8 we’re quite sure that these are things that you want to avoid. A strong and healthy male pelvic floor will help you to keep your bowels in good health, and keeping your bowels in good health will help you to have a strong pelvic floor!
Sounds complicated?
Well, it’s not. For example, avoiding constipation will help your pelvic floor muscles as you won’t have to strain as much to go to the toilet. But, having strong pelvic floor muscles will help you to go to the toilet easier, which helps with constipation!
What’s more, exercising with Kegel8 and strengthening your pelvic floor muscles could also help you with chronic male pelvic pain and help you to avoid or treat a rectal prolapse or rectocele. What have you got to lose?
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Male Pelvic floor exercises – the natural way to help incontinence and erectile dysfunction
You’ve probably heard of pelvic floor exercises, or Kegel exercises, used by women to tighten up their pelvic floor after childbirth, or in the case of incontinence. But did you know that they can help men with a whole range of men’s health issues too?
Do you suffer from male incontinence or ‘dribbles’ or ‘leaks’?
Male Kegel exercises are a fantastic way to strengthen your pelvic floor, which in turn is a great help in treating incontinence. Your pelvic floor is responsible for squeezing your bladder when it’s time to go to the toilet, so if it’s strong, you will be able to go longer between toilet breaks and will be able to empty your bladder fully when it’s time to go.
Do you want to improve your prostate health?
By performing pelvic floor exercises, a man can help to improve his overall prostate health. As you exercise, the muscle contractions massage...
Medically reviewed by Amanda Savage, edited 5th January, 2022.
What is a Kegel exercise?
You’ve probably heard of pelvic floor exercises, or Kegel exercises, used by women to tighten up their pelvic floor after childbirth, or in the case of incontinence. But did you know that they can help men with a whole range of men’s health issues too? Kegel exercises are just as important for men as for women.
Our pelvic floor muscles support the bowels and bladder while also playing a key role in sexual function. So, it’s important we strengthen them. The male pelvic floor is a layer of muscle and other tissues that stretch from the tailbone to the pubic bone. It supports the bladder and bowel, with the urine tube and back passage both passing through the pelvic floor muscles. It also helps men last that little bit longer.
While pelvic muscles are often...