Pelvic Floor Wellness

Addressing Pelvic Floor Pain for Men & Women

Pelvic Floor Wellness involves the musculoskeletal examination and treatment of persons who are experiencing pain or toileting issues, prolapse or for those who desire to learn more about safe exercise during and after pregnancy, abdominal or pelvic surgery or injury. Pelvic floor issues are noted in women and men, all who can be young athletes, recreational athletes, people who are pregnant, post-partum, peri-menopause or menopausal.

A person at any age or stage of life whether healthy and active or sedentary can experience these symptoms, they are common and they are treatable! Don’t live with symptoms thinking that they are normal. Help is available and you can take control of your life and learn how to help yourself get your optimal functioning and life back!

Symptoms Commonly Treated with Pelvic Floor Therapy:

Pelvic, pubic, tail bone or sacroiliac pain
Pain with sex
Pain with use of tampon
Painful bowel movement or urination
Pelvic organ prolapse
Urinary or bowel leakage
Urinary or bowl pain
Urinary and bowel urgency
Diastasis recti during pregnancy and post
Sensitivity of C-section scar/abdominal or pelvic floor scars
Back pain with or without pregnancy
Hip pain
Pain radiating down the legs during pregnancy
Perineum pain
Testicular and rectal pain
Buttock pain
Pain with orgasm/ejaculation

Treatment Techniques Used in Pelvic Floor Therapy:

External soft tissue mobilization for abdomen, back, legs, pelvic floor and hips
Internal soft tissue mobilization for pelvic floor and hip muscles if indicaited
Scar mobilization
Biofeedback with internal or external electrodes
Electrical stimulation
Heat and cold therapy
Trigger point release
Visceral manipulation
Myofascial release
Bracing recommendations
Posture and body mechanics training
Relaxation
Coordination training
Dilator training

Helpful Resources

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Confessions of a Pelvic Health PT

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Pelvic Floor Wellness

Addressing Pelvic Floor Pain for Men & Women

Symptoms Commonly Treated with Pelvic Floor Therapy:

Treatment Techniques Used in Pelvic Floor Therapy:

Helpful Resources

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