How I Got Into Pelvic Health — For the Women and Men Out There I didn’t plan to specialize in pelvic health. It started with a few tough cases I couldn’t crack — women with hip and low back pain that didn’t respond to the usual treatments. Then my own symptoms started in late 2020. After an urgent care visit, ultrasound, pelvic PT, and a varicocelectomy, I learned firsthand how complex and overlooked men’s pelvic health can be. There’s never a “perfect” time for treatment (surgery or therapy) especially when life throws everything at you: moving, job changes, and caregiving. You’ve got to make the time for the things that are important.  Lastly, my dad’s prostate cancer diagnosis in 2019 (originally staged at 4, later downgraded to 2 after surgery) led me down a path of curiosity with men’s health. Men: if you have a family history, start screening at 40/45. If you don’t know your history, 40 is still the safest bet. Post-prostectomy effects like incontinence and pain are common — but not untreatable. With the right plan, recovery is possible. I started sharing my story, and old friends started reaching out. Just seeing a post made them comfortable to reach out and ask questions. In conclusion, I got into pelvic health by accident…it was more patching a hole in my clinical practice that led to a few IG posts, that led to women reaching out. I share my story for men to be more comfortable knowing they aren’t alone in dealing with pelvic issues, it isn’t just women. Two old friends of mine have reached out with their issues simply due to seeing social media posts. I share my dad’s story to normalize early screening and be persistent with further testing if it’s warranted. If/when you have your prostate removed, there is treatment to regain urine control with a bit of hard work and exercise.  WiFI Physio Website HERE Wilderness Fitness Quiz HERE