Do you know what Pelvic Physical Therapy is? It’s a specialized physical therapy that provides exercises that relieve symptoms like pain, discomfort, and disruptions to your everyday life. Our pelvic floor is made up of the muscles that support our urinary and reproductive tracts, also controlling our bladder and bowels. If you notice that the pelvic floor of your body feels weak and is not working as it should, you may have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. If you are looking for prenatal PT in NYC, contact H&D Physical Therapy today and schedule your appointment!   

What is Pelvic Physical Therapy?

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized kind of physical therapy to relieve symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. The goal is to help the muscles work the way that they should, including several exercises that help your pelvic muscles get stronger. Your Physical Therapist will evaluate your core muscles to see how strong they are and how much core endurance you ultimately have. Your therapist will also have you try to endure certain activities and positions to check the coordination of your pelvic floor muscles. Doctors aim to have you be able to control your bladder better and live your life to the fullest. If you feel you may need prenatal PT in NYC, H&D Physical Therapy can help!

What Exercises Do Patients Do At Pelvic Physical Therapy?

During physical therapy, your doctor may have you do some exercises, including:

Prenatal PT in NYC
  • Trigger Point Therapy– This type of therapy puts pressure on a certain spot on your body, internally or externally, and your doctor may also inject anesthesia into the area.
  • Kegels– This is an exercise for the pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax them. This can also help relieve pain during sex and control incontinence.
  • Electrical Stimulation– This technique will help to reduce pelvic pain and muscle spasms.
  • Biofeedback– This is a type of device that checks the contraction of your pelvic floor muscles. It is also used to see if your exercises are helping you improve.

Exclusively At H&D Upper East Side: Winback TECAR Therapy

Winback TECAR therapy enhances molecular processes involved in healing, increases tissue oxygenation, and improves collagen fiber strength. 

Thermal Effects include:

  • Vascularization and oxygenation of the perineal muscles and pelvic tissue.
  • Heat reduces pelvic muscle spasms
  • Heat improves adhesion and fibrosis removal.

Non-Thermal Effects:

  • Decrease pain and inflammation.
  • Retightening of connective tissue: endopelvic fascia, ligaments, and muscle.
  • Elastification of recent and chronic scars.

Winback is applied simultaneously with pelvic physical therapy to increase the effectiveness of the exercises and techniques. This treatment is available only at H&D Upper East Side. To learn more about Winback TECAR therapy, visit hdphysicaltherapy.com. If you are looking for a prenatal PT in NYC, contact H&D Physical Therapy today!

Pelvic Health Treatment

Many pregnant women suffer from pain, weakness, and dysfunction in their pelvic floor muscles. Utilizing pelvic floor muscle training will help your body adjust to the weight of the growing baby in your stomach. In addition, it’s important to have healthy, strong muscles before the baby is born because they will mend better after birth and reduce stress incontinence after pregnancy. 

Physical therapists can also provide women with pushing options, different delivery positions, and stretches to reduce the chances of perineal tearing.At H&D Physical Therapy, our doctors will provide hands-on treatment to aid you back to health, including: 

  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Myofascial release of the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures 
  • Visceral mobilization 
  • Abdominal massage
  • Postural reeducation
  • Exercises for core and pelvic floor muscle coordination. 

Contact Us For Prenatal PT in NYC

Having a baby is a huge life event that shouldn’t have to come along with pelvic floor dysfunction. Take control of this condition and find out ways to ease it. If you are looking for a prenatal PT in NYC, contact H&D Physical Therapy today and schedule your appointment!