Pelvic floor physical therapy is a treatment that uses physical therapy to provide an effective reconditioning of pelvic floor muscles. The goal of the treatment is to improve the strength and function of pelvic floor muscles and alleviate pain, weakness, and dysfunction. The physical therapist who treats you will either stretch the muscles if they are short and contracted or apply resistance if they are weak and dysfunctional. At H&D Physical Therapy, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy in Sutton Place for people of all genders. If you are located in Sutton Place and are experiencing any discomfort or issues in your bowels or pelvic floor area, then reaching out to H&D Physical Therapy may be the best option for you.

Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

There are so many symptoms that can give you pelvic floor discomfort or pain, and many of which you may not even realize is something to pay attention to because they can seem like something that would normally happen. Some symptoms are:

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  • Bowel or bladder issues including difficulty voiding, incontinence, urgency, and frequency
  • Pain during or after intercourse
  • Unusual heaviness in the lower abdomen
  • Painful menstrual cycles
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pain with urination or defecation
  • Low back pain, groin pain, tailbone pain

Especially for women, a lot of these symptoms can seem like normal PMS symptoms, but the issue is when it becomes absolutely unbearable to the point where functioning normally is not an option.  

Treatment for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Now depending on the severity and pain level of the issues a patient could be experiencing, everyone will get treated differently and personally. Treatment options include:

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

Contact Us For Pelvic Floor Therapy in Sutton Place

All of these treatments are not one-stop shops, and you will need to be consistent with the treatment options to alleviate the pain and discomfort you are feeling. Being consistent will only help with managing your pain and giving you a better quality of life. H&D Physical Therapy will be there with you every single step of the way, making sure that you are no longer in pain. We believe that to reach your goals; you need one-on-one time with your therapist. Our approach of combining highly skilled therapy with closely monitored personalized care has been widely recognized. Give us a call for a consultation and get your body back to normal!