What is Pelvic Health or Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized form of therapy that is focused on improving the coordination and function of the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding tissues and organs. The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs and play a vital role in bladder and bowel control, sexual health, and core stability.
When pelvic floor muscles are too tight, too weak, or not working in coordination, it can lead to discomfort, pain, or changes in normal function. Pelvic floor therapy is a safe, evidence-based approach designed to restore balance and improve quality of life.
Treatment is appropriate for people of all genders and may be beneficial for those experiencing:
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Urinary leakage, urgency, or frequency
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Bowel control difficulties or constipation
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Pelvic pain or pressure
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Pelvic organ prolapse
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Pain with intercourse
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Pregnancy
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Postpartum recovery
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Preparation for and post-surgical pelvic or abdominal recovery (i.e. hysterectomy, prostatectomy, hernia repair, etc.)
What to Expect During Pelvic Floor Therapy
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Your pelvic floor therapist will begin with a comprehensive evaluation that may include posture assessment, breathing patterns, hip and core strength, mobility, and pelvic floor muscle function. Pelvic floor therapy may also include external or internal assessment of the pelvic floor musculature to accurately guide treatment. This is a decision you and your therapist will make as a team and is never a requirement for participation in pelvic floor therapy.
Each treatment plan is personalized and may include:
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Bladder and bowel habit education
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Pelvic floor muscle relaxation and strengthening techniques
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Breathing and coordination training
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Manual therapy to address muscle tension or pain
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Core and hip strengthening exercises
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Postural and movement training
All care is provided in a respectful, private, and supportive environment.
Is Pelvic Floor Therapy Right for Me?
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If you are experiencing pelvic discomfort, changes in bladder or bowel function, or want proactive support, pelvic floor therapy may be a beneficial option. Early treatment can often prevent symptoms from worsening over time. Many patients experience meaningful improvement in symptoms and overall well-being with consistent care.
Book a discovery call to learn how pelvic floor therapy can help with your individual needs.
The Benefits
Having a strong core and stable hips will help to improve spinal and pelvic stability. When most people think of the ‘core’ they think of six pack abs, or rectus abdominis. However, your core goes beyond and deeper to stabilize your spine and pelvis. Muscles such as the transverse abdominis, multifidus, internal/external obliques, diaphragm and the pelvic floor make up our natural corset. Physical Therapy can help to activate and engage these muscles, thus reducing typical aches and pains. Core stabilization exercises are imperative for patients who have diastasis recti and those who have received a C-section.
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Pelvic floor therapy can help treat: pregnancy and postpartum related symptoms, urinary incontinence or urinary dysfunction, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and painful intercourse, endometriosis and PCOS related symptoms, painful menstrual cycles, and pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic floor treatment includes an individualized plan of care that may include manual therapy, exercises to promote length and or strength of the pelvic floor, extensive education, bladder retraining and so much more!
Pricing
Each Session costs $210 and includes follow up discussions and a home program. We can determine how many visits you may need upon evaluation. Discounts available for for Mother and Baby sessions.
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