Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Your pelvic floor is a set of muscles just like anywhere else in your body. These muscles also contract and relax just like any other muscle in your body, but they need to be able to perform these actions at the right time.

Many bowel, bladder, and pelvic pain conditions can be related to poorly functioning muscles and does not solely have to be due to weakness. For example, overactive pelvic floor muscles can cause leaking as well as pain with insertion of feminine products or intercourse whereas underactive pelvic floor muscles can cause leaking, frequent trips to the bathroom, or difficulty engaging your muscles at the right time which can cause pelvic pain.

The 5 S’s describe the role of your pelvic floor.\

Support

Your pelvic floor muscles are like a sling that sit along the bottom of your pelvis and support your pelvic organs

Sump Pump

Blood flow and lymphatic drainage

Sexual function

Rhythmic contractions involved in orgasm

Stability

For optimal force transfer in your pelvis (running, lifting, walking)

Sphincteric

Controls urinary and bowel continence

Although pelvic floor dysfunction is common, it is not normal and we can help make a change in your life!

On your first physical therapy visit you will receive a one-on-one skilled evaluation will be to assess your symptoms and find the root cause.

You will receive:

Education
Exercises tailored for you and your goals
Manual therapy as needed
Support during this journey

An internal examination can be performed but IS NOT required.

What can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help With?

Bladder Conditions

Incontinence (stress, urge, or mixed)

Difficulty emptying your bladder

Overactive bladder

Pelvic and Genital Pain

Pelvic pain

Nerve pain

Pain during intercourse

Pain with vaginal exams or use of feminine hygiene products

Bowel Disorders

Bowel incontinence

Difficulty having a bowel movement

Pregnancy and Birth

Pain management

Exercise during pregnancy

Birth preparation

Postpartum

Diastasis Recti