Pelvic floor physical therapy is a treatment approach that uses the principles of physical therapy to provide a structured, effective, and safe 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 in the muscles.
During the treatment, a skilled physical therapist via mssphysio.com accesses the muscles through the rectum or vagina and makes manipulations on them to improve their strength and functioning. The therapist may either stretch the muscles if they are short and contracted or apply resistance to improve strength if they are weak and dysfunctional.
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When is pelvic floor physical therapy recommended?
Pelvic floor therapy is targeted at the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues, all of which work together to support the pelvic organs, contribute to sexual arousal and orgasm and assist in bladder and bowel control.
The tissues are attached to the pelvis, tailbone, and sacrum and are coordinated to support the urinary and reproductive tract, including the uterus, prostate, bladder, rectum, urethra, and vagina.
They provide pelvic stability and promote the proper function of pelvic organs, such as sexual and voiding function, together with posture and breathing. When pelvic muscles fail to work as they should, pain and symptoms that interfere with normal functioning occur.
Pelvic floor physical therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation can help with:
- Urinary incontinence, frequency, and urgency
- Painful urination
- Bladder and bowel movements
- Fecal incontinence
- Endometriosis
- Constipation
- Menopause symptoms
- Vaginismus
- Rectal pain
- Unexplained pain
- Endometriosis