How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help You Overcome Common Pelvic Issues and Feel Your Best

Pelvic floor dysfunction happens when the muscles in your pelvic area don’t work the way they should, leading to a range of problems. These muscles are responsible for supporting important organs like the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. When they get too tight, too weak, or don’t coordinate properly, you might deal with things like urinary incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain, painful sex, or even organ prolapse. It can affect both men and women, and the good news is that pelvic floor physical therapy can really help improve muscle function, reduce symptoms, and get you back to feeling like yourself again.

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a fantastic way to tackle common issues like urinary incontinence or an overactive bladder. A lot of people, especially new moms or those going through menopause, find that they leak urine during things like coughing, sneezing, or working out. The good news? Therapy can help strengthen the muscles that support your bladder, giving you better control and helping to reduce or stop leakage. Your physical therapist will guide you through exercises, use biofeedback to help you understand your muscles better, and even use manual therapy to improve muscle strength and coordination. These techniques can make a big difference in how you feel and help you regain confidence in your daily activities.

If you’re dealing with chronic pelvic pain, pelvic floor physical therapy can also be a game-changer. Tight or overactive pelvic muscles can cause pain when sitting, walking, or during sex. Your therapist will figure out if your muscles are tense or out of balance and use techniques like myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretching to release the tension. Plus, you’ll learn breathing exercises and posture tips that help reduce stress on your pelvic area, easing pain and discomfort over time.

Pelvic floor therapy is also great for people with pelvic organ prolapse, which happens when pelvic organs like the bladder or uterus start to drop down because of weak muscles. This can make you feel pressure or heaviness in your pelvic area. The good news is that therapy can help by strengthening the muscles and supporting the pelvic organs to prevent further issues. You’ll also do exercises that improve core stability and pelvic floor function, and with consistent therapy, many people can avoid surgery and still see big improvements in their symptoms and overall quality of life.

So whether you’re dealing with incontinence, pain, or prolapse, pelvic floor physical therapy is a great way to restore your pelvic health and feel better in your body again.

At Nurture, we have the amazing fortune to have our very own Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Alex Beaudoin, PT, DPT.  She is passionate about pelvic floor physical therapy and has received specialized training in the field through Herman & Wallace.  She strives to provide a personalized approach to helping you regain the strength and function of your pelvic floor for so you can thrive for years to come!  Reach out to schedule an appointment or a complementary 15-minute phone call with Dr. Alex. 

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