Pelvic Floor & Women’s Health
At Progress Physical Therapy, we understand that pelvic floor health is essential to a woman’s overall well-being. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, recovering from childbirth, dealing with chronic pelvic pain, or managing changes due to menopause, we’re here to help.
Our specialized pelvic floor physical therapy addresses a range of conditions that affect bladder, bowel, and sexual function, as well as chronic pain and postpartum recovery. We provide compassionate, one-on-one care using evidence-based techniques to restore strength, flexibility, and function—so you can live comfortably and confidently.
What Is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that form a supportive foundation for your bladder, uterus, and rectum. These muscles control urination, bowel movements, and sexual function while also playing a vital role in core stability.
When the pelvic floor muscles become weak, tight, or imbalanced, they can lead to symptoms such as urinary leakage, constipation, painful intercourse, chronic pelvic pain, and prolapse. Physical therapy can help restore balance and improve function, often avoiding the need for surgery or long-term medication use.
Conditions We Treat & How We Help
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
Pregnancy and childbirth can place significant stress on the pelvic floor, abdomen, and lower back. Whether you’re preparing for delivery or recovering postpartum, we provide treatment to help with:
- Pregnancy-related pain (pelvic, lower back, SI joint, hip)
- Diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)
- Pelvic organ prolapse prevention & management
- Postpartum recovery (healing from tearing, C-section scar mobility, pelvic muscle retraining)
- Safe return to exercise & daily activities
Treatment Focus: Strengthening & coordination exercises, gentle manual therapy, postural retraining, and education on proper movement patterns to prevent pain and dysfunction.
Bladder & Bowel Control Issues
Pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to urinary urgency, leakage, incomplete emptying, chronic constipation, and hemorrhoids. If you’re frequently rushing to the bathroom or straining with bowel movements, we can help restore normal function with:
- Pelvic floor muscle retraining
- Relaxation techniques to ease tension and allow proper coordination
- We provide lifestyle education on hydration, bladder-friendly habits, and bowel health strategies.
Pelvic Pain & Painful Intercourse
Pelvic pain can interfere with daily activities and intimacy. Conditions such as vaginismus, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, pudendal neuralgia, and levator ani syndrome can cause significant discomfort. We provide:
- Gentle manual therapy & myofascial release to reduce muscle tightness
- Pelvic floor muscle relaxation & coordination exercises
- Use of dilators when appropriate to improve comfort and tissue flexibility
- Breathwork & nervous system regulation techniques
Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Post-Surgical Recovery.
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the bladder, uterus, or rectum descend into the vaginal canal due to weakened support structures. Whether you are managing mild prolapse conservatively or recovering from pelvic surgery (hysterectomy, prolapse repair, endometriosis excision, etc.), our treatments focus on:
- Pelvic floor strengthening & stability exercises
- Techniques to reduce intra-abdominal pressure & protect healing tissues
- Scar tissue mobilization & gentle stretching for post-surgical recovery
Menopause & Hormonal Changes
As estrogen levels decline, pelvic floor muscles may weaken, leading to urinary urgency, incontinence, vaginal dryness, and pain. Physical therapy can help manage these symptoms through:
- Targeted pelvic floor strengthening & coordination exercises
- Education on bladder & bowel habits to prevent dysfunction
- Soft tissue mobilization to improve comfort & tissue elasticity
Why Choose Progress Physical Therapy for Pelvic Floor Care?
- One-on-One, Personalized Care: Every session is tailored to your specific needs—no cookie-cutter treatments.
- Evidence-Based Techniques: We use manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, breathwork, and internal pelvic release (when appropriate) to address your concerns.
- A Safe & Comfortable Environment: We prioritize patient comfort, privacy, and empowerment throughout your treatment journey.
- A Holistic Approach: We don’t just treat symptoms—we identify and address the root causes of dysfunction to create long-term relief and improved function.
If you’re struggling with pelvic floor symptoms, know that you’re not alone, and help is available. Let’s work together to restore your confidence and get you back to doing the things you love—without pain or limitations.