Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
At our specialized clinic, we are dedicated to reviving your vitality and rediscovering optimal pelvic health. Our natural healing and personalized care approach provide effective solutions for a wide range of pelvic health issues, empowering you to regain control and improve your overall well-being. With our expert knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of each patient, we offer tailored treatments that go beyond symptom management, ensuring you receive the best possible care for your pelvic health concerns.
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic Floor Therapy is a branch of PT using the principles and treatment approaches to common neuromusculoskeletal interventions using muscles of the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor therapist utilizes both external and internal assessment for a comprehensive evaluation to reach goals of controlling bowel and bladder incontinence, improving sexual function by enhancing sensation and arousal, supporting the lower back and pelvis, and pelvic organs.
If you have one or more of the following pelvic conditions, our team may be able to help you find relief:
- Frequent trips to the bathroom during the day or at night
- Urine loss when coughing, laughing or exercising
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Pelvic pressure or pain
- Difficulty getting to the toilet on time
- Postpartum moms
- Diastasis Recti
- Prolapse
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic floor therapy services and treatments
We provide a wide range of pelvic therapy services and treatments, including:
- Bladder schedule and retraining
- Lifestyle modifications
- Internal or external manual muscle therapy
- Pelvic floor muscle strengthening
- Relaxation techniques
- Therapeutic exercise
- Dry Needling
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Cupping
Weak pelvic floor muscles can be due to a variety of reasons:
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Lifting heavy weights
- Being overweight
- Chronic constipation
- Pre-menopause and menopause
- High-impact exercises
- Post Radiation or Cancer treatment
What to expect from pelvic floor physical therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy is often the only or best option for treating pelvic conditions. When surgical options are available, and your health and condition qualify you for surgery, pelvic floor physical therapy can be beneficial both before and after surgery.
During your initial exam, your pelvic floor physical therapist will go over your medical history with you and ask you questions about your health and any behaviors that may be affecting your condition, such as fluid intake, bladder health and other personal questions that may affect your pelvic health.
The exam will last one hour and will take place in a private room. If you are comfortable having a pelvic exam, your pelvic floor physical therapist may perform one during your initial consultation.
What happens during an internal pelvic floor muscle exam?
The majority of patients with pelvic floor disorders will require an internal examination of their pelvic floor muscles. A pelvic floor physical therapist can perform the exam to help identify any muscle, strength, or coordination issues that are causing you pain, discomfort, or functional impairments.
As part of an internal pelvic floor muscle exam, your pelvic floor physical therapist will need to an internal exam in order to assess your pelvic floor muscles and coordination.
An internal pelvic floor exam is necessary for developing an accurate treatment plan. We can, however, assess your pelvic floor muscles using other methods, such as:
As part of an internal pelvic floor muscle exam, your pelvic floor physical therapist will need to an internal exam in order to assess your pelvic floor muscles and coordination.
An internal pelvic floor exam is necessary for developing an accurate treatment plan. We can, however, assess your pelvic floor muscles using other methods, such as:
- Pelvic girdle assessments. Your pelvic floor physical therapist will assess the condition of your pelvic girdle, which is a complex ring of ligaments, joints, and muscles that connects the skeleton to the lower limbs and the pelvic floor.
- Pre- and post-partum abdominal screening. We will examine your abdominal muscles to see if there is any separation (abdominal diastasis).
Pelvic floor strengthening exercises are not suitable for everyone. You may need a special program to learn how to down-train your muscles if you are experiencing vaginal and pelvic pain.
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