Are you recovering from a pelvic floor injury, or do you have a hypertonic (overly tight/tense) pelvic floor or a hypotonic (loose) pelvic floor? Any of these conditions can cause pain and have a negative impact on your day-to-day life. You may be able to reduce pain or treat the condition by participating in specialized physical therapy.
Forever Fit may offer pelvic floor rehabilitation near you at one of our locations. To see where you can visit us, go to this page.
What is pelvic floor rehab and who needs it?
Pelvic floor rehabilitation centers around the group of muscles between your pubic bone and tailbone. These muscles are easy to forget about when everything is working properly, but hard to ignore when they cause problems with urination, bowel movements or sexual activity. Pelvic floor dysfunction can cause pain and interfere with your day-to-day life.
When we provide pelvic floor rehab at Forever Fit, we tailor it to address issues like excessive tension or weakness. We aim to address symptoms like urinary incontinence, constipation or pain.
How pelvic floor rehab may improve your health
Treating this area of your body may increase your comfort and reduce issues like urinary incontinence. Treatment may support recovery from a health condition or major medical event like childbirth.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation may improve your health by:
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Giving you a better understanding of pelvic floor health
If you’re like most people, you might not know much about your pelvic floor until it becomes an issue. A physical therapist can help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of your health. They can teach you what might be affecting this part of your body and what may help reduce discomfort. You can learn about maintaining health long-term, too.
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Reducing acute symptoms of pelvic floor problems
You may be struggling with issues like urinary incontinence, difficulty urinating or pain while using the restroom. Pelvic floor problems may also make bowel movements uncomfortable or difficult. In addition, pelvic floor dysfunction can affect some reproductive organs and cause difficulty with sexual activity. You can speak with your physical therapist about these symptoms and identify ways to ease them.
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Supporting long-term recovery from pelvic floor issues
After treating some of the most urgent issues that stem from pelvic floor dysfunction, you can plan a path toward long-term recovery. Your physical therapist can create a plan that targets your current issues, your future health and any recovery goals that you may have. Plus, they can teach you techniques to protect the health of your pelvic floor.
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Improving other aspects of your health
If you’re currently dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms, you may not be able to exercise in the ways that you want to. You might be held back in other parts of your life or self-care routines, too. Treating your pelvic floor may help you move toward a healthier lifestyle, including exercising comfortably, as you may start to experience less pain in your lower back, hips or pelvis while moving.
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Helping you recover after pregnancy
Pregnancy alone can strain your pelvic floor, and giving birth can cause further issues. Physical therapy can help you maintain more comfort and reduce symptoms before your baby arrives. Afterward, physical therapy may help you recover from painful, uncomfortable symptoms more quickly.
What can you expect during physical therapy?
If you’re dealing with a problem in this area of your body, you may have many questions about how physical therapy works. How can you prepare for it? And what should you expect a physical therapist to do? Here are some things you can do:
- Learn what to expect in detail in this blog article.
- Wear comfortable clothing, like athletic clothing or clothes that are loose and easy to move in.
- Talk through your concerns and anything that might make you more comfortable with your physical therapist.
- Participate in an assessment of your pelvic floor health, which might consist of a conversation or might include a physical examination, only with your consent.
- Discuss your physical therapist’s findings and what might reduce your discomfort.
- Plan a process to improve your pelvic floor health through external exercises or internal exercises (involving your vagina or anus).
At Forever Fit, our physical therapists will take your comfort into consideration at every step, and only use touch or techniques with your consent. If you would feel more comfortable with another person present, you may be able to bring someone like a partner or family member to support you.
To find out more, call our team for more information. You can schedule an initial appointment online.
