Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Pain Can be Difficult to Deal With – Physical Therapy Can Help

If You’ve Been Living with Pelvic Pain, You’re Not Alone

Pelvic floor physical therapy at North Austin Physical Therapy in Cedar Park is for men and women of all ages.

Have you been dealing with discomfort in your pelvic area? If you’re not sure exactly what the cause of your pain is, pelvic pain can be an embarrassing thing to deal with, not to mention frustrating.

At best, this type of pain can cause limitations to your daily life. It can disrupt your day-to-day activities and stop you from doing any of the tasks or things you enjoy on a regular basis.

Luckily, there is a solution to your dilemma. Rehabilitation of the pelvic floor helps to relieve symptoms of pelvic dysfunction and improve muscle strength. The aim of pelvic floor rehab is to manage existing pain and prevent it from coming back or getting worse in the future.

To find relief, contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists at North Austin Physical Therapy in Cedar Park!

What should I know about pelvic floor rehab?

The pelvic floor muscles, tendons, and ligaments all serve an incredibly important function as they protect the core of your body.

Our physical therapist at North Austin Physical Therapy in Cedar Park will conduct a detailed internal and external examination at your first appointment. The procedures involved in your pelvic floor recovery plan will depend on the outcome of your initial examination.

A personalized care plan will then be developed to meet your individual needs. Usually, this will require many types of exercise, heat therapy, and massage to reduce discomfort, minimize symptoms, and possibly cure the condition.

Pelvic Floor Therapy for Men and Women

Pelvic floor dysfunction doesn’t discriminate. The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel, and core in every body, so men and women can both develop pain, weakness, or tightness there. At North Austin Physical Therapy in Cedar Park, we evaluate and treat pelvic floor conditions in both men and women, with a plan built around your symptoms and goals.

Will physical therapy help my specific condition?

Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that has been shown to treat a number of conditions that result in pelvic pain.

There are several different kinds of pelvic disorders that can be relieved by PT treatments. For example, with pelvic therapy, painful intercourse and infertility issues can be assessed and improved. Pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, and diastasis recti are several less common disorders that can be treated as well.

Some of the most common pelvic conditions that physical therapy treats include:

Pain following abdominal surgery

Treats: Men and women

Pelvic floor rehab can help to break up scar tissue, increase strength and regain range of motion in your abdomen/pelvic area if you are healing from a recent surgical procedure.

Urinary incontinence/bladder dysfunction

Treats: Men and women

In order to treat and eliminate urinary incontinence symptoms and issues with the bladder, pelvic floor rehabilitation will concentrate on improving the muscles beneath your bladder.

Rather than merely treating the symptoms, a physical therapist can help assess the origin of your urinary incontinence issue to treat it at the source.

Endometriosis

Treats: Women

Endometriosis is a prevalent disease that affects many individuals. It can damage bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the pelvic region. Thankfully, physical therapy can help.

In addition to strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, pelvic floor rehabilitation may help alleviate the discomfort and bloating that you can experience with endometriosis.

Postpartum pelvic pain

Treats: Women

After giving birth, it is normal for new mothers to suffer damage to their pelvic floor from strained muscles and/or connective tissue. In addition to repairing any weakened muscles or tissues, pelvic floor recovery leads to reducing the discomfort they may experience.

Constipation

Treats: Men and women

Pelvic floor rehabilitation can loosen and relax the muscles in your pelvic and anal areas, which can help relieve and eliminate constipation.

Pelvic Floor Conditions We Treat in Men

Pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis

Ongoing pain in the pelvis, perineum, or lower abdomen is often linked to tight or overworked pelvic floor muscles. Physical therapy can reduce tension and relieve pain.

Incontinence after prostate surgery

Targeted pelvic floor training helps rebuild bladder control after a prostatectomy or other prostate treatment.

Erectile dysfunction and sexual dysfunction

The pelvic floor muscles play a role in sexual function. Therapy can address weakness, tightness, or poor coordination that contributes to the problem.

Pain with sitting, bowel movements, or in the tailbone, testicles, or penis

Muscle tension and nerve irritation in the pelvic region can cause pain in these areas, and therapy can treat the cause.

Groin and core pain from athletic activity

Pelvic floor involvement is often part of hernia-type pain or groin strain in active people.

What to expect at your first visit

Talking about pelvic health can feel uncomfortable, and that’s completely normal. Our physical therapists treat these concerns every day. Your first visit starts with a conversation about your symptoms and goals, and we explain each step of your evaluation before we begin so you always know what to expect.

Pelvic Floor Therapy Questions

Get started on a treatment plan today

In many cases, our treatment methods can help to provide relief and recovery for the problems that patients have been facing for years.

Our North Austin Physical Therapy in Cedar Park is equipped with the necessary resources to evaluate and treat all forms of pelvic pain. If your pelvic pain is limiting you, request an appointment at North Austin Physical Therapy today to begin your journey toward long-lasting relief!