Pelvic Health
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, connective tissues, nerves, and vessels that line the bottom of your pelvis.
They are integral to the function of your “core”, and help regulate bladder, bowel, and sexual function.
People of all ages, in all body types, and of all genders have pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can put a damper on your day.
Whether it is pain with sitting, going to the bathroom, or with intercourse, pelvic pain is never normal. Pain in pelvis (including vagina, penis/testicles, perineum, rectum, tailbone, and lower abdomen) can be a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic floor muscles can become too tight, too weak, or uncoordinated, leading to dysfunction and pain.
Common pelvic pain conditions we treat include:
Vaginismus • Vulvodynia • Pudendal Neuralgia
Atrophic Vaginitis • Coccydynia • Proctalgia Fugax
Chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis (see below)
Dyspareunia (pain with sex) • Pain with erection or ejaculation
Pelvic floor dysfunction related to endometriosis
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Your body goes through many changes during pregnancy to prepare for baby, and again after you deliver. These changes can lead to many common complaints that make you not feel like yourself. The good news is that you don’t have to live with it, Pelvic PT can help.
Common issues we treat are:
Urinary leaking and incontinence • Pain with intercourse
Pelvic organ prolapse (aka “bladder dropping”)
Sciatica and low back pain • Round ligament pain
Pubic symphysis dysfunction • Diastasis Recti
C-section related pain and weakness
Bladder Issues
Do you have to cross your legs when you sneeze? Do you usually have to rush to the bathroom or else you wont make it in time? Do your friends notice your “small bladder”?
You’re not alone.
Urinary leakage, bladder urgency, and increased urinary frequency can all be signs of pelvic floor dysfunction. No matter your age or medical history, these are not just normal parts of life you have to deal with. We are here to help.
Other common bladder issues we treat:
Interstitial Cystitis (painful bladder syndrome)
Stress and urge incontinence • ”Overactive bladder”
Cystocele or bladder prolapse
Chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis
(or Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome)
Prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate gland, can cause pain in the genitals, perineum, lower abdomen, or hip. Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis (also called CPPS) is often caused by pelvic floor muscle tightness or pelvic nerve irritation, and does not respond to antibiotics. Pelvic PT can assess these structures, and may help getting to the root of your issues.
Common symptoms of CPPS:
Pelvic pain (penis, testicles, perineum, anus)
Urinary urgency and frequency • Pain with urination
Difficulty emptying bladder • Pain with erection or ejaculation
Erectile dysfunction • Premature ejaculation