Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is an underappreciated part of the Physiotherapy profession. Most people would assume that this applies only to women, especially to pregnant women, but we are here to emphasize that pelvic health is for everyone! There is a wide variety of problems pelvic health physiotherapy can help with. Alternatively, it can be done proactively as part of preventative health measures.
We will describe 5 different ways that pelvic health can change your life!
1. No more leaking or urgency issues!
Urinary or fecal incontinence is the term for a loss of function, or accidental leaking/passing of urine or stool. It is a fairly common condition that can affect everybody, especially in a geriatric population but more common in women. A pelvic physiotherapist can help you find the cause and give you a personalized plan to resolve it. For milder cases, you may only need a couple sessions of learning how to activate and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to see a difference! Regain your confidence and control over your life, you won’t have to worry about exercising, working out, or constantly needing a bathroom nearby.
2. Reduce lower back and pelvic pain
Pelvic pain can present in many different ways, including radiating to your hips, lower back, or groin. It can affect you during your daily life such as lying down, getting in and out of the car, during sexual intercourse or more. Your pelvic physiotherapist can identify the issues whether its muscular tightness, weakness, improper postures or lifting techniques. Then, they will show you how to relieve your discomfort using exercises, postural education, manual therapy and more. Just like any muscles, the pelvic floor needs to be taken care of!
3. Improve sexual dysfunction or function
Pain or dysfunction during intercourse is something that both men and women may experience. The important thing to note is that treatment is readily available through pelvic health physio! Issues may arise from irregular tone in the muscles which can affect aspects like arousal, sensation, and performance. Common issues that may improve with treatment include vaginismus, dyspareunia, erectile dysfunction, and poor ejaculatory control.
4. Improve core strength and posture
The pelvic floor is a crucial part of the core. While most people think about the abdominals and the back muscles as forming the core, they overlook the pelvic muscles. These muscles all work together for stabilization of your spine and pelvis. Without them, back pain, poor posture, and muscular imbalances can develop and lead to long term pain and discomfort. With pelvic retraining, feel confident in your body and your ability to move.
5. Prepare and recover from pregnancy
Prenatal physiotherapy care can help you and your partner prepare the pelvic floor for the increased demands it will soon experience. As a result, pre and post-natally, it is easy for an untrained pelvic floor to become overwhelmed and start to encounter issues. It will also include education and strategies that your birth partner can assist you with at home, and so you both know what to expect. Overall, pelvic health physiotherapy can help to minimize the stress and symptoms of pregnancy, making your experience as smooth as possible!
Looking for more help?
Look for PhysioNow! Our clinic has many experienced clinicians who have undergone their specialty training in Pelvic Health and are ready to assist you! With 10 clinics across the GTA from Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, to Etobicoke, we make it easy for you to come see us. We have private treatments to ensure your comfort and safety during the duration of your treatment. If you want more information, please feel free to contact us at 289-724-0528. Book with PhysioNow today for your first assessment and treatment!
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