In most cases, no. Most states allows for "Direct Access," meaning you can come directly to a physical therapist for an evaluation and treatment without seeing a doctor first. This gets you on the road to recovery faster. However, if you are using insurance there are some specific plans that do have requirements regarding signatures or referrals. If your insurance has specific requirements, we will let you know before your first visit.  (Medicare does NOT require a referral to get started with therapy).

During your first visit, you'll undergo a comprehensive evaluation. We'll discuss your medical history, assess your current condition, and perform a physical examination. This helps us understand your specific needs and goals. Based on this information, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique situation. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions and discuss any concerns you might have about your treatment.

Yes. When appropriate, we use manual therapy techniques like joint mobilization, soft-tissue work, dry needling, and directional loading strategies. These help decrease pain quickly so you can move more easily and progress into strengthening.

In many cases, yes. Most pain improves with the right combination of movement correction, strength training, and hands-on care. We’ll also tell you honestly if imaging or a surgical consult is appropriate.

Yes. One of our main goals is education. You’ll understand exactly what is causing your pain, why it’s happening, and how to fix it. Knowing the root cause reduces fear and speeds up recovery.

If pain limits your workouts, daily activities, sleep, or quality of life—even slightly—PT is the right next step. A short evaluation can determine exactly what’s going on and what your fastest path forward looks like.

Male pelvic pain can come from pelvic floor muscle tension, nerve irritation (pudendal, genitofemoral, ilioinguinal), postural or lifting mechanics that overload the pelvic floor, prior prostate or abdominal procedures, chronic stress, tight hips or low back, or irritation of tissues surrounding the bladder, testes, or perineum. A pelvic floor physical therapist’s job is to identify your specific driver so treatment can be targeted and effective.

Pelvic pain is more concerning if you experience burning or stabbing pain in the perineum, scrotal/testicular pain, pain with sitting, urinary retention, numbness, bowel/bladder changes, blood in the urine, or pain that worsens rapidly. Even mild pelvic discomfort is worth evaluating early—men often suffer longer than they need to because they wait too long to get help.

Most men benefit from guided movement, not total rest. Too much rest often increases pelvic floor tension and sensitivity. A pelvic floor PT will teach you how to move, breathe, and lift in a way that reduces pressure on the pelvic floor while helping calm irritated nerves and muscles.

Yes. Chronic male pelvic pain often persists because the true cause—tension, guarding, nerve irritation, pressure mismanagement, or postural habits—was never addressed. Pelvic floor PT focuses on restoring mobility, reducing hypersensitivity, releasing high-tone pelvic muscles, and retraining the system for normal, pain-free function.

Absolutely. Pelvic floor PT is one of the most effective treatments for conditions like chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), pudendal neuralgia, perineal pain, saddle pain, testicular pain, and pain with sitting. Treatment reduces nerve irritation, calms overactive muscles, and restores healthy movement patterns.

Without treatment, pelvic pain can worsen or spread into the low back, groin, testicles, or abdomen. Nerves may become increasingly sensitive, sitting tolerance may decline, and tension patterns can become “learned” by the body. Early treatment helps restore comfort, function, and confidence—so symptoms don’t take over your daily life.