Movember - Mens Health Awareness Month 2025
Movember began in 2003 as a way to spark conversations about prostate cancer and men’s physical health. Today, it has expanded into a global movement addressing prostate and testicular cancers alongside mental health, suicide prevention, and overall well-being.
Five things men should know and do when it comes to their health
According to the movember.com campaign website;
Spend time with people who make you feel good - Prioritise relationships that bring you energy, support your well-being, and let you be yourself.
Talk more - Open up. Share how you’re really doing. Vulnerability is not weakness.
Know the numbers - Be aware of key health metrics (e.g. blood pressure, cholesterol, prostate health). Get regular checkups.
Know thy nuts. Simple - Check your testicular health. Know what’s normal and act early if something changes.
Move, more - Keep your body active. Exercise, walk, move regularly to support both mental and physical health.
Check Yourself: The Power of Early Detection
Routine checkups save lives. Men are statistically less likely to visit a GP or discuss health concerns, but prevention is always better than cure. Here’s what to keep in mind:
Know your numbers: Keep track of your blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight.
Check yourself: Get familiar with what’s normal for your testicles and see a doctor if something changes.
Get screened: Regular prostate checks are vital, especially for men over 50 (or earlier if there’s a family history).
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in men’s health by:
Preventing injuries through targeted strength, flexibility, and posture work
Managing pain from conditions such as back, shoulder, or pelvic pain
Supporting recovery after prostatectomy and other surgeries, including rehabilitation for urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction
Improving bone health and mobility to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Encouraging safe, sustainable movement for long-term wellness
Our goal is simple: to help you move better, recover confidently, and maintain strength and independence at every stage of life.
If you would like more information or support on how to have conversations with the men in your life, please use this amazing resource - Tackle important conversions.
Men’s Health Clinic
Here at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic we have years of experience in helping men through a range of different health issues.