Pelvic floor physical therapy
Find a physical therapistPelvic floor disorders can cause discomfort and activity limitations. When you have a weakened or injured pelvic floor, you may experience urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction. Pelvic floor physical therapy offers a conservative option of care that can often improve or help reverse these conditions. Specialized treatment options are available for patients of all ages – from pediatric through senior adult.
What is your pelvic floor?
Your pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and nerves that support your bladder, rectum and pelvic organs. Among the known contributing factors for pelvic floor issues are age, overweight/obesity, chronic constipation, childbirth and menopause.
Symptoms of pelvic floor disorders
Pelvic floor muscles are important for bladder, bowel and sexual function. When these muscles are too tight or too weak, you could experience a number of symptoms or conditions, including:
- Bladder or bowel urgency or frequency
- Constipation or irritable bowels
- Diastasis rectus abdominis (separation of stomach muscle)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Leaking of urine
- Loss of stool or staining after bowel movements
- Menstrual irregularities
- Pain in the pelvis, genitals, lower abdomen or rectum
- Painful or tight abdomen or pelvic scars
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Post-surgical pain or pelvic dysfunction
- Pregnancy or postpartum issues
- Sexual pain and dysfunction
- Vaginismus
Sensitive pelvic floor physical therapy
We understand the sensitivity associated with treating pelvic floor problems. That’s why we focus on providing you with a safe, caring, discreet environment. At your appointment, you’ll meet with a physical therapist with advanced training who will review your condition and explain treatment options. Physical therapy can help you find relief and regain function.
Your personalized treatment plan may involve:
- Behavior and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding pushing or straining when urinating or defecating; identifying fluid preferences and amounts
- Manual therapy
- Patient education
- Pelvic floor exercises to include breathing and timing techniques to make exercises more effective
- Pelvic floor biofeedback
- Stretching and strengthening to improve surrounding muscles
Pelvic floor physical therapy is an effective, research-based treatment for bladder, bowel and sexual health conditions. Our pelvic floor physical therapists are ready to help you feel your best self.
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