How Can Pelvic Floor PT Help You?

Dr. Corinne Russo educating a patient on what is going on with their pelvic floor, why they are experiencing their symptoms, and how they can be helped

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.

Dr. Corinne Russo educating a patient on what is going on with their pelvic floor, why they are experiencing their symptoms, and how they can be helped

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?