What is low back pain and how can it be related to the pelvic floor?

The pelvic floor muscles are muscles that sit like a hammock in the bottom of our pelvis. These muscles give support to the organs and muscles above. The pelvic floor works with our core to provide stability and support to our lower back. Tightness or weakness within the pelvic floor can result in pulling to the lower back.

 Often the lower back can be overworking and overcompensating for weaknesses in the core, hips and pelvic floor. The key to addressing lower back pain is to assess and address why it is happening in the first place.

How can pelvic floor PT help with managing symptoms of lower back pain?

Because of the close proximity of the pelvic floor and core to the lower back, pelvic floor physical therapists are the best physical therapists to treat back pain! Pelvic PTs can assess whether the pelvic floor is pulling on the lower back and creating pain.  They can also assess whether there is deep core and pelvic floor weakness that is creating overuse of your lower back muscles. 

Pelvic floor physical therapists can perform hands-on manual treatments, instruct on individualized exercises and teach lifestyle modifications aimed at addressing the root cause of your low back pain. 
"​It felt so good to have a doctor actually care about the total outcome and really establishing the root cause rather than jumping to resolution of an individual symptom. I didn't realize I was in so much daily pain until it was resolved."

​What is the Vivid difference?

At Vivid Women’s Health your Doctor of Physical Therapy will:
  • Find the root cause of your symptoms.
  • Address how your pelvic floor and core are functioning with your whole body; it isn't just Kegels.
  • Treat your for one-hour with hands on treatments.
  • Be with you one-on-one for the entire session; no aides or techs.​​​
  • Treat you with compassion in a private, stress free environment.

Would you like to see how Vivid can help?