How Can Pelvic Floor PT Help You?
Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest in a variety of ways, affecting both men and women.
Here's how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help:
Urinary Issues: Address incontinence (involuntary leaking of urine), urgency (sudden need to urinate), and frequency (urinating frequently).
Pelvic Pain: Manage pain during intercourse, chronic pelvic pain, and pain related to endometriosis.
Bowel Dysfunction: Treat constipation, fecal incontinence (uncontrolled passing of stool), and urgency to have a bowel movement.
Pregnancy and Postpartum: Improve core strength, address diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles), and prepare for childbirth.
Sexual Dysfunction: Enhance sexual health and address pain during intercourse.
Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy:
Improved bladder and bowel control
Reduced pelvic pain
Enhanced sexual function
Increased core strength and stability
Improved posture and alignment
Increased confidence and quality of life
Do You Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
If you experience any of the following, a pelvic floor physical therapist can assess your situation and develop a personalized treatment plan:
Leaking urine during activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercise
Frequent urination
Difficulty starting or stopping urination
Feeling like you haven't fully emptied your bladder
Pelvic pain during intercourse
Pain in the lower back, groin, or tailbone
Constipation or fecal incontinence
Difficulty controlling gas
Don't suffer in silence. A pelvic floor physical therapist can help you regain control and live your life to the fullest!
Curious if pelvic floor therapy is for you?