Empower the Pelvic Floor
Most of us know very little about the pelvic floor, yet it is responsible for some of the most important functions of the body. Let us help you clear up the confusion about this essential part of our bodies and empower womxn to ask questions, share information, and be proactive with their pelvic health. This is the home of the T.M.I. (too much information), and there are no stupid questions!
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Pelvic health
Muscles in our pelvis aide in stability, pregnancy, delivery, bowel, bladder and sexual function yet when it comes to public and common knowledge, it remains either ignored or taboo. Many will have some level of pelvic dysfunction within their lifetimes, yet very few will ask their doctors for help and seek effective treatment. Your PCP, or OB/GYN may not ask the right questions, so you need to know how to advocate for yourself!
pregnancy and Postpartum
This is undoubtably the time where the pelvic floor undergoes the most stress and change. It can be a time when our bodies feel not our own, and it can be hard to know what is within our control and what is just a normal part of bringing another life into this world.
Pelvic PT can help you to understand the difference between what is NORMAL and what is COMMON. Therapists can guide you in navigating the changes with elegance, empowerment and an eye towards function.
If PT isn’t available near you, then try out one of our classes for pregnancy and postpartum instructed by a doctor of physical therapy!
There are no stupid questions. Curiosity Encouraged!
Urinary Incontinence
Stress incontinence: when you leak urine when you jump, sneeze, cough, laugh or lift.
Urgency incontinence: You just can’t make it to the toilet in time. (yes you can have both stress and urgency incontinence)
Urgency: You don’t leak, but you feel like you can’t hold your urine for an average of 2-5 hours at a time. You may wear preventative pads or choose not to go somewhere if you don’t know the bathroom situation. You also may frequently go “just in case”.
PT should be the first line of treatment in urinary leakage or urgency, and can resolve issues regardless of your age, surgeries, or number of births.
Pelvic Pain
Vaginal penetration during sex, tampon insertion, and pelvic exams should NOT BE PAINFUL. This is a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction and can be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy.
Some women have pain with penetration from their very first pelvic exam, but others develop it later in life. Common times during the lifespan that women develop it are after childbirth or around the time of menopause. Even during these times, this is not something you should tolerate! Book an appointment with your local Pelvic therapist, or contact us in the banner above.
Constipation and other bowel Dysfunctions
Constipation is more than a nuisance. If it is chronic, it can put unnecessary pressure on the pelvic floor and lead to hemorrhoids and pelvic organ prolapse.
Pelvic PT can help to improve mechanics and habits to help relieve constipation, outlet syndrome, levator ani syndrome and more.
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