Bladder leaks, feeling heavy “down there”, pain with sex, and even hip and back pain are common symptoms that are often dismissed or ignored. However, all of these symptoms are signs that your pelvic floor might need some attention. Pelvic floor PT (physical therapy) offers a safe, effective, and evidence based solution that can significantly reduce or completely eliminate pelvic floor symptoms. 

If you have ever experienced symptoms such as pain during sex, peeing your pants when laughing, coughing, or jumping, or have experienced bowel concerns such as hemorrhoids, or pain during pooping, you are not alone. These are all signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, a vague term that describes a problem with the muscles that sit in the bottom of your pelvis, called the pelvic floor muscles.

The pelvic floor muscles play a vital role in core strength, bladder control, bowel control, and intimate wellness. Every person, regardless of gender and age has a pelvic floor. If someone is experiencing concerns with their pelvic floor muscles, it is imperative that they see a pelvic floor physical therapist and attend pelvic floor therapy.

Many times, women are told to “just do Kegels” but unfortunately when it comes to painful intercourse, strengthening exercises such as Kegels can make your symptoms worse. 

Private physical therapy is gaining popularity over the last few years. We all know that in recent years healthcare quality has become severely compromised. Many patients leave a healthcare experience feeling like just a number, and not getting answers to the questions they are looking for. 

Since many providers don’t have adequate time to spend with a patient, this leads to patients needing to see more providers, and spend more time at the Doctor’s just to try to get a solution to their symptoms. The physical therapy field is no different.