Pelvic PT seems to be the “hot topic” at the moment…but what’s myth versus real in pelvic PT treatment? Let’s leave the bias at the door and check in with our expert on what the reality is behind the myth, and how pelvic PT can really help.

Very often women come to us complaining of chronic low back pain, when the source really could be their pelvic floor! Research has demonstrated that 95% of people presenting to physical therapy with low back pain also have pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction is multifaceted that could include muscle weakness, urinary or fecal dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapses, or excessive muscle tension. The most common finding with low back pain is tenderness of the pelvic muscles or overactivity of the pelvic floor, which may contribute to urinary urgency/frequency to void, and stress urinary incontinence.

Whether someone has a vaginal birth or a Cesarean birth, in both situations the body experiences many physiologic changes over the span of several months during pregnancy which impacts the pelvic floor, abdominals, pelvis, ribs, and diaphragm. About 1 in 3 women in the United States have a Cesarean birth whether it is an emergency Cesarean section or elected C-section.

diastasis rectus abdominis, diastasis meaning “separation” and rectus abdominis meaning your abdominal muscles (think “6-pack” muscles - yes we all have them!). That separation occurs along the middle of the abdomen, and is commonly caused by pregnancy.

10-15% of new mothers experience postpartum depression and struggle with these symptoms. We approach care with a holistic focus, and understand that your mental state may greatly affect how we approach your care with us.

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Many women wonder if they can exercise during pregnancy and if so, what is considered safe. With guidance from a pelvic floor physical therapist, we can tailor an exercise routine to address these areas after assessing your core control, breathing, and pelvic floor function.

Bowel dysfunction is very common in women and many people wonder “why”? How can pelvic physical therapy help women with bowel dysfunction?

Pregnancy In Motion is a video series dedicated to reducing pain and injury during pregnancy.