Your Guide to Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Living with chronic pelvic pain can be debilitating, impacting your daily life and well-being. In our fast-paced world, prioritizing our health is more important than ever. But with so many treatment options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized treatment that can effectively address various pelvic floor dysfunctions, bringing relief and restoring quality of life for both men and women.
What is the pelvic floor?
Imagine a hammock of muscles supporting your bladder, rectum, and uterus (for women). This hammock is your pelvic floor, and its proper function is crucial for bladder and bowel control, sexual health, and overall pelvic stability.
How can pelvic floor physiotherapy help?
If you experience:
- Pelvic pain
- Chronic constipation
- Urinary incontinence or urgency
- Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowels
- Vaginal pain during intercourse
- Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help by:
- Strengthening weakened muscles: Exercises and biofeedback techniques can help retrain and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, improving their function and reducing pain.
- Relaxing tight muscles: Manual therapy and stretches can release tension in overactive muscles, alleviating pain and discomfort.
- Improving coordination: By learning to control your pelvic floor muscles correctly, you can regain control over bladder and bowel function and improve sexual function.
- Addressing underlying conditions: Pelvic floor physiotherapy can be combined with other treatments to address conditions like endometriosis, pudendal neuralgia, and chronic prostatitis.
What to expect during treatment:
Your Pelvic floor Therapist will thoroughly assess your specific needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. This may include:
- Internal or external pelvic floor exercises: These exercises target specific muscle groups to improve their strength, coordination, and relaxation.
- Biofeedback: This technique uses sensors to monitor your pelvic floor muscle activity and provide visual feedback to help you learn to control them better.
- Manual therapy: Your therapist may use massage and other techniques to release tension and improve blood flow in the pelvic area.
- Electrical stimulation: Low-voltage electrical currents can stimulate muscle contraction and improve function.
Remember:
- Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for most people.
- It may take several sessions to see results, so be patient and consistent with your treatment.
- Don’t hesitate to ask your therapist any questions you may have.
Wellspring Health and Wellness offers comprehensive pelvic floor physiotherapy services in a comfortable and supportive environment. Our experienced and certified physiotherapists are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and regain control of your pelvic health.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you live a pain-free and fulfilling life.