Pelvic Health - the Foundation of Wellness
Pelvic health is a vital component of overall health and wellness. It affects your core, which is the foundation of your body. The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus and rectum and play a crucial role in urinary and bowel control, sexual function and childbirth.
When these muscles are not functioning optimally, individuals may experience uncomfortable and often embarrassing symptoms, such as urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.
The good news is pelvic health issues can be prevented and treated effectively with proper care and attention without the need of medications with nasty side effects or surgeries with low long term success rates!
Women’s Health
As women, our bodies go through significant changes from puberty to childbirth to menopause. While these changes are a natural part of life, they can often cause pain, discomfort or other issues that limit our ability to live our best life.
Pregnancy and childbirth can take a toll on our bodies, causing pain, weakness and other physical issues. Even after childbirth, many women continue to experience discomfort or pain for years due to the lack of care postpartum.
There’s so much care during pregnancy but so little postpartum. We are here to change that!
During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes such as drips in estrogen and progesterone, can cause musculoskeletal issues such lateral hip pain often diagnosed as bursitis or sciatica. Bone loss such as osteoporosis occurs due to loss of these hormones as well.
Our physical therapists take a holistic approach to treatment, addressing the root cause of pain and discomfort to help women live pain-free and actively. We work closely with each patient to understand their unique needs and design a personalized treatment plan that includes hands on treatment, excesses and modalities such as vibration and red light therapy to combat these hormonal issues that drive your pain and dysfunction.
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Studies found that up to 95% of women with low back pain also have some form of pelvic floor dysfunction, such as organ prolapse, urinary incontinence or pelvic pain. This highlights the importance of addressing spinal issues and pelvic floor dysfunction when treating women with low back pain to achieve best outcomes.
Our orthopedic services are designed to help women recover from injuries or chronic pain affecting the musculoskeletal system. We use evidence-based practices to help women regain strength, flexibility and mobility, enabling them to live pain-free and actively.
● Diastasis Recti
● Hernias
● Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
● SIJ pain
● Low back or hip pain
● Sciatica
● Tailbone pain
● Neck pain and headaches
● Rib pain
● Round ligament pain
● Plantar fasciitis
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For our obstetrics patients, we offer prenatal and postpartum therapy to help women prepare for childbirth and recover after delivery.
Our prenatal therapy services focus on improving overall health and wellness during pregnancy, reducing pain and discomfort, and preparing the body for childbirth.
● Prep Your Pelvis Birthing Prep Sessions
Our postpartum therapy services aim to help women recover from childbirth by addressing pain, weakness, and other physical symptoms related to the delivery process.
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Our pelvic therapy services are designed to help women overcome pelvic pain. We use manual therapy, pelvic floor exercises, and other techniques to help women regain control over their pelvic muscles, reduce pain and discomfort, and improve overall quality of life.
● Pelvic organ prolapse
● Urinary incontinence
● Fecal or anal incontinence
● Bladder urgency/bladder pain
● Constipation
● Pain with penetration
● Cesarean scar/Perineal scar pain
● Pelvic floor dysfunction
● Vulvodynia
● Vaginismus
Men’s Health
It is not uncommon for men to experience pelvic pain. According to the National Institutes of Health, over one-third of men will experience pelvic pain.
The pelvic region houses organs and tissues, including the bladder, prostate gland, testicles and penis. The pelvic floor muscles support these organs, holding them in place so they function properly.
Our experienced physical therapists are trained to evaluate and treat men's pelvic health issues using a combination of manual therapy, exercise and education. We work closely with our patients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific
needs and goals, empowering them to take control of their pelvic health and improve their overall well-being.
Some of the most common pelvic pain issues for men include:
Hernia
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Prostatitis
Pelvic floor dysfunction
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● Testicular and/or penis pain
● Sensitivity at the tip of the penis
● Pain during/after urination/defecation/orgasm
● Pudendal neuralgia
● Urinary incontinence
● Pre/post prostatectomy care
● Erectile dysfunction
● Sexual dysfunction
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Our orthopedic services are designed to help men recover from injuries or chronic pain affecting the musculoskeletal system. We use evidence-based practices to help men regain strength, flexibility and mobility, enabling them to live pain-free and actively.
● Sports hernia/groin tear
● Umbilical hernias
● Low back, hip or SIJ pain
● Sciatica
● Tailbone pain
● Lifting and running injuries
● Sports performance
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Recovering from abdominal surgery can be a long and challenging process. After surgery, patients often experience pain, weakness, and limited mobility that can impact their ability to perform daily activities and return to their normal routines.
Our physical therapists specialize in helping patients recover from abdominal surgery, including
● Hysterectomy
● C-section
● Endometriosis excision surgery
● Hernia repair
Our techniques help improve circulation reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing.
● Manual therapy
● Exercises
● Infrared and red light therapy
In addition to physical therapy, we provide education and guidance on proper body mechanics and post-surgical care to help patients avoid complications and speed up healing.
We are committed to helping our patients recover from abdominal surgery and return to normal activities as quickly and safely as possible. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you fully recover quickly.
“I’ve seen other pelvic floor therapists and they just don’t compare.”
AMBER WILKINSON