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Pelvic floor problems are not just a women’s issue. Men have a pelvic floor too, and it can weaken with age, after prostate surgery, or from other strain, leading to urinary leakage, urgency, and reduced control. EmSella is a non-invasive treatment that strengthens the pelvic floor while you sit fully clothed in a chair. At Oyler Chiropractic in Reynoldsburg, EmSella is used to help men rebuild pelvic floor strength without surgery, needles, or downtime.
Yes, Men Have Pelvic Floor Problems Too
When people hear “pelvic floor,” they usually think of women, often in connection with pregnancy and childbirth. That association is so strong that many men do not realize they have a pelvic floor at all, let alone that it can cause problems.
The reality is that every man has a pelvic floor, and it does important work. When it weakens, the symptoms can be just as frustrating and disruptive as they are for anyone else.
What the Pelvic Floor Does in Men
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sits at the base of the pelvis. In men, it supports the bladder and bowel, plays a role in urinary and bowel control, and contributes to sexual function.
Like any muscle group, it depends on strength and coordination to do its job. When those muscles weaken or lose tone, control suffers, and that is when symptoms tend to appear.
Common Causes in Men
Several things can weaken the male pelvic floor. Prostate surgery is one of the most common, since procedures in that area can affect the muscles and the control they provide. Urinary leakage after prostate surgery is a well-known and common experience.
Age is another factor, as muscle tone naturally declines over time. Chronic straining, heavy lifting over the years, carrying extra weight, and certain health conditions can all contribute as well.
Whatever the cause, the underlying issue is often the same: the muscles are no longer strong enough to provide the control they once did.
Signs Your Pelvic Floor May Be Weak
The signs are not always obvious at first. Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or lift something is a common one. So is a sudden, urgent need to go, or going more frequently than you used to.
Some men notice dribbling after they think they have finished, or a general sense that their control is not what it was. These symptoms often start small and build gradually, which is part of why they are easy to dismiss.
How EmSella Works
EmSella uses focused electromagnetic energy to stimulate the entire pelvic floor. A single session produces thousands of strong muscle contractions, far more than anyone could do on their own through exercise.
Those contractions work the pelvic floor muscles intensely, helping to rebuild strength and tone over a series of sessions. The idea is to restore the muscle function that control depends on, which voluntary exercises struggle to match in intensity.
What a Session Is Like
EmSella is about as easy and private as treatment gets. You sit fully clothed on the EmSella chair, and the device does the work. There are no needles, no gowns, and no downtime.
Most men find the sensation unusual but not uncomfortable, describing it as a tingling or a pulsing in the pelvic area. Sessions are short, and you can drive yourself home and return to your day right afterward.
Why Men Often Wait Too Long
Embarrassment keeps a lot of men from bringing this up, even with their own doctor. It can feel like an awkward or private topic, so many simply adjust their lives around the symptoms, keeping track of bathrooms and avoiding certain activities.
There is no reason to accept that quietly. Pelvic floor weakness is common, it is a physical issue with physical solutions, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. In Reynoldsburg, these conversations are handled with discretion and respect.
How EmSella Compares to Kegels for Men
Men are sometimes told to do Kegel exercises, and done correctly they can help. The trouble is that many people struggle to isolate the right muscles, and consistency over the long term is hard to maintain.
EmSella removes both obstacles. It works the correct muscles automatically and delivers a level of intensity that voluntary effort cannot match. For men who have tried exercises without much progress, that difference is often what makes it worth considering.
What to Realistically Expect
EmSella is not instant, and results vary from person to person. Because it works by strengthening muscle, improvement builds over a series of sessions rather than after a single visit. Dr. Oyler recommends a specific plan based on your situation rather than a fixed package for everyone.
As with any strength training, keeping up some form of activity afterward helps hold the gains. Dr. Oyler will talk through what is realistic for you and whether EmSella is a good fit.
The Link Between the Pelvic Floor and the Core
The pelvic floor does not work in isolation. It is part of the deep core system, working together with the abdominal and back muscles to support the trunk and the organs inside it.
When the pelvic floor is weak, that whole support system is affected, which can contribute to issues beyond bladder control. Strengthening it is part of supporting the core as a whole, not just addressing one symptom.
How Incontinence Affects Daily Life
The symptoms may sound minor on paper, but they can shape a man’s day in real ways. Planning routes around bathrooms, worrying about leaks during exercise or work, avoiding long car rides, and losing sleep from nighttime trips all add up.
Over time, some men pull back from activities they used to enjoy, from sports to social outings, simply to avoid the worry. Addressing the underlying weakness can give back a sense of freedom that is easy to underestimate until it is gone.
A Common but Overlooked Problem
Male pelvic floor issues are far more common than most men realize, in part because so few talk about them. That silence can make someone feel like they are the only one dealing with it, when the opposite is true.
Understanding that these problems are common, physical, and treatable is often the first step toward doing something about them.
Is EmSella Right for Every Man?
EmSella is not the answer for every cause of urinary trouble. Some bladder symptoms come from sources other than muscle weakness, and those need a different approach. Certain conditions and implanted medical devices can also make EmSella inappropriate.
That is exactly why an evaluation comes first. If EmSella is a good fit, it offers something home exercises struggle to match. If your symptoms point elsewhere, Dr. Oyler will help you understand that rather than pushing a treatment that is not right for you.
If pelvic floor symptoms have been affecting your life, EmSella may be worth a closer look. Contact Oyler Chiropractic in Reynoldsburg or call (614) 863-0111 to schedule a private consultation.
