"Down There"

It's supposed to be a simple procedure with no worries. But what do you do if pain starts to ramp up after your vasectomy? Nobody told you this might happen! No worries, it IS possible to find relief! In today's episode, one of my clients shares his experience with post-vasectomy pain. We'll talk about:  --how bad his problem became and how he found help --how to avoid going down the "Reddit Rabbit Hole" --what surprised him most about starting pelvic floor physical therapy --the most helpful things he's learned to overcome the pain and get control back This is a great episode! A special thank you to our guest for sharing his personal story. There IS help and HOPE for this problem!

A straight and uncensored chat between two pelvic PTs! We talk about prostate cancer rehab, why strength training is important, male anatomy and other "dude stuff", and the best (and most amusing) cues for activating a guy's pelvic floor muscles.   Laura interviews colleague William Mills, physical therapist and personal trainer, and owner of Doc Mills Concierge Physical Therapy in Baton Rouge, LA.  Guys, got questions you've always wanted to know about issues "down there" but didn't want to ask? You might get the answer today!

--I'm back after a long break! In this episode, I share my story of how I got into men's pelvic PT in the first place. This is straight talk about learning to be comfortable with an uncomfortable topic, the crazy things we get asked and told as women treating male pelvic floor issues, and some of the barriers that men face when trying to find help for leakage, pelvic pain, or sexual dysfunction. 

Curious to know what happens when you go to your first pelvic physical therapy session? Not sure what to expect?  Hear from one of our clients about her experience. She will tell you it was worth it!

Can guys in their 20s have pelvic floor issues? What options or resources are out there for men who have pelvic pain, leakage, or sexual dysfunction? And why is nobody talking about it?? These and other questions are answered from a man's perspective. Listen as Luis Ramos, PT Assistant and Massage Therapist, shares his thoughts from a class we took together in October. He wants to encourage other men to seek out help and find hope.

We had so many great questions submitted for our 3rd Episode, that we made it into 2 parts! Special guest Jessica Nollett joins me for a fun and impromptu Q & A session. Listeners submitted questions about pelvic floor therapy, she draws them at random, and I answer them on the spot.  We talk about painful sex, ED, pooping habits, pelvic PT for kids, and much more.  We also added a new SONG CHALLENGE! Can you come up with the winning lyrics? Have you got any new questions for me after listening to this episode? Submit them in the comments, or through Facebook or Instagram (@lauramckaigpt). 

"Can I use my Medicare insurance for pelvic floor physical therapy? How do I know what plan is best for me? What exactly is Medicare Advantage? Who can help me makes sense of all this information?" My special guest is Nate Tate, independent insurance agent with RPS Benefits By Design, Inc. He will help to answer these questions, and more. If you or a loved one has a Medicare plan, or is enrolling for the first time, you won't want to miss this episode! To contact Nate, email:  nate.tate@rpsbbdi.com                                 phone: 913-353-1351

Banker and new mom Jessica Nollett joins me for a fun and impromptu Q & A session. Listeners submitted questions about pelvic floor therapy, she draws them at random, and I answer them on the spot. Find out how we answered your question!  Have you got any new questions for me after listening to this episode? Submit them in the comments, or through Facebook or Instagram (@lauramckaigpt). We would love to include them in a Part 2 Episode!

Laura McKaig, PT, talks about her unexpected journey into working with "Active Agers"--men and women age 55+. The need is great, and you're never too old to benefit from pelvic floor PT! Was the change of direction worth it? Find out and hear from one of her former patients, "John".

How I started down this crazy but amazing journey of re-starting my physical therapy career, and found my unique niche