Pelvic Pain Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help to eliminate or manage pelvic pain while restoring quality of life. This is possible through a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor. In a private quiet room, the initial evaluation includes an internal exam if the patient is comfortable in order to properly assess the patient’s musculature and symptoms.
- Educational instruction
- Observation and palpation of the pelvic floor to patient’s comfort level
- Stretching and strengthening techniques
- Relaxation techniques
- Soft tissue and joint mobilization
- Modalities
- Behavior Modifications
What conditions does pelvic pain physical therapy treat?
- Urinary or fecal incontinence
- Urinary urgency and/or frequency
- Nighttime leakage or urgency
- Constipation
- Pelvic, tailbone, or SIJ pain
- Pain with sex
- Pregnancy/ postpartum/ birth prep
- Diastasis Recti
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse