Pelvic pain can occur for a number of reasons. This type of pain can be limiting and, for some people, even a bit embarrassing. It can hinder your daily life and prevent you from doing some of your daily tasks or activities you love. Fortunately, pelvic floor rehabilitation can help ease your symptoms of pelvic dysfunction and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so you don’t experience additional problems in the future. If you are experiencing pelvic pain, contact Main Street Physical Therapy today to find relief!
How does physical therapy help pelvic pain?
Physical therapy treatments, such as pelvic floor rehabilitation and accompanying methods, have been proven to treat a variety of conditions resulting in pelvic pain. Some of the most common pelvic conditions that physical therapy treats include:
Postpartum pelvic pain
After giving birth, it is common for new mothers to experience strained muscles and/or connective tissue damage in their pelvic floor. Pelvic floor rehabilitation helps in reducing the pain that is being felt, in addition to strengthening any damaged muscles or tissues.
Pain following abdominal surgery
If you are recovering from a recent surgical procedure, pelvic floor rehabilitation can help in breaking up scar tissue, improving strength, and regaining range of motion in your abdomen/pelvic region.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis can affect the bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the pelvic region. Pelvic floor rehabilitation can help reduce the pain and bloating that you may be experiencing with endometriosis, in addition to strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
Urinary incontinence
A physical therapist can help determine the root of your problem with urinary incontinence, rather than simply treating the symptoms. Pelvic floor rehabilitation will focus on strengthening the muscles under your bladder in order to treat and eliminate incontinence issues.
Constipation
Pelvic floor rehabilitation can loosen and relax the muscles in your pelvic and anal areas, which can help relieve and eliminate constipation.
While these are just a few of the most common conditions of pelvic dysfunction that can be treated with physical therapy, there are a number of additional pelvic conditions that PT treatments can relieve. For example, painful intercourse and infertility problems may also be improved with pelvic therapy. Some less common conditions that can be treated also include pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, and diastasis recti.
How will I benefit?
The muscles, tendons, and ligaments that comprise the pelvic floor all serve an extremely important purpose, as they support the core of your body. One of our highly trained [town] physical therapists can help in relieving your pelvic pain, improving your flexibility, and increasing your overall functionality.
The treatments involved in your pelvic floor rehabilitation plan will be dependent upon the results of your initial assessment. Your injury or condition will be evaluated during a physical examination, and then a qualified physical therapist will form a treatment plan that will address your specific needs. This will typically include several forms of exercise and massage to reduce pain, lessen symptoms, and potentially heal your condition.
Our [town] physical therapy office is equipped with the resources necessary for treating all forms of pelvic pain. In many cases, our treatment methods can help provide relief and recovery for problems that patients have been facing for years. If your pelvic pain is limiting you, contact Main Street Physical Therapy today to begin your path toward long-lasting relief! Unsure if Physical Therapy is the right treatment for you? Sign-up for a free 15-min consultation with one of our therapists! Learn More HERE.
FAQs
Is it normal when I laugh, cough, sneeze that I leak or pee a little?
Leaking urine postpartum/at all is common but not considered normal long-term. Pelvic floor physical therapy can significantly improve or eliminate leakage and help restore strength and coordination.
What is womens pelvic health?
Women’s pelvic health refers to the health and function of the muscles, ligaments, and organs in the pelvic region — including the bladder, uterus, vagina, and bowel. These systems work together to support core stability, bladder and bowel control, sexual function, and pregnancy/postpartum recovery.
Can pelvic floor therapy help with bowel dysfunction?
Yes. Pelvic PT can improve bowel movements by addressing muscle coordination, toileting mechanics, breathing patterns, and abdominal/pelvic floor function.
What can I expect for my first therapy appointment?
Visits include a thorough discussion of symptoms, posture, breathing, and movement assessment. With consent, an internal or external muscle exam may be performed to assess strength, coordination, and tension.
Are kegels for everyone?
Not always. Some pelvic floors are actually too tight or uncoordinated. Doing Kegels incorrectly or when not needed can worsen symptoms. An evaluation helps determine what your body truly needs.
Should I kegel when I am pregnant?
Short answer is no, not everyone should.
Kegels can be helpful during pregnancy, but they are not one size fits all. While some women need to strengthen their pelvic floor, others actually have a pelvic floor that is too tight or overactive — and doing Kegels can make symptoms worse.
What is the pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and bowel. These muscles help control bladder and bowel function, support core stability, and play a role in sexual function.
Why do I feel pressure or heaviness in my vagina?
A feeling of pressure or heaviness can be a sign of pelvic organ prolapse, where the bladder, uterus, or rectum shifts downward. Pelvic floor therapy can help manage symptoms and prevent worsening.
When should I see a pelvic floor therapist?
You should consider pelvic PT if you experience leaking, urgency, constipation, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, pregnancy-related discomfort, postpartum issues, or core weakness
Is it too late for me to seek help with pelvic dysfunction through menopause/ years after child birth?
It is never too late. Women can see significant improvements in bladder control, prolapse symptoms, pain, and strength even decades after childbirth or during menopause.
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