Men’s health awareness is Motivate’s mission.
However you identify, if you have a prostate, it is important to get routine checkups from your doctor to assess your prostate health.
Along with aging, changing hormone levels, general de-conditioning, and lifestyle choices, it is important to be aware of common health issues involving the prostate, such as: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer: malignant cells within the prostate, that when severe may require a prostatectomy. Partial or full removal of the prostate may lead to issues such as:
- Decreased urinary control
- Urinary leakage
- Scarring and tissue adhesions
- Erectile dysfunction
- General fatigue
Fact: Prostate cancer is the #1 cancer among men in the United States (National Cancer institute)
Although these conditions may seem daunting, pelvic floor therapy can help! From modifying behaviors to retraining body mechanics, this month we will be highlighting healthy habits you can adopt to help recover from common prostate conditions to improve your overall pelvic health.
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