Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

What is the Pelvic Floor?

In simple terms, the pelvic floor consists of a group of muscles and ligaments that support the bladder, the uterus (for women), and the bowel. Both men and women have a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles stretch from the pubic bone in the front of the body to the tailbone in the back. These muscles not only keep your organs in the proper place, but they also help in bodily functions like peeing, pooping, and sex. Problems can occur when these muscles become too tight, or too weak.

Who Might Benefit from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

The first population that one thinks of when talking about the pelvic floor are usually women who have just given birth (vaginal and/or cesarean). This is because there was a significant amount of trauma in that region.

However, anyone with incontinence, prolapse, constipation, back or hip pain, diabetes, or even difficulty going to the bathroom may all benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy.

How Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help Patients?

Pelvic floor physical therapy helps the patient retain the pelvic floor muscles, whether it be strengthening or relaxing them. At our clinic, we do not do any internal manual work; we focus on approaching the core/pelvic floor through external muscles.

Aura Skigen

Physical Therapist & Pilates Instructor