Don’t Suffer with Pelvic Pain Any Longer!
Are you living with symptoms you find difficult to talk about? Perhaps you’re struggling with incontinence, constipation, or sexual dysfunction. Maybe you’ve developed a pelvic organ prolapse.
While these conditions can sound scary, they’re very treatable. Unfortunately, they often stem from issues related to pelvic health, and many people will live with pain and discomfort due to uncomfortable sharing their concerns.
At Infinity Physical Therapy, we want to change that. Our physical therapists frequently help both men and women manage their pelvic health, offering private rooms and a judgment-free zone where you can share your symptoms and get the treatment you need.
Today, we want to explore pelvic health: what it is, how it can impact your life, and how our physical therapy services can help improve it. Still have questions? Our friendly staff is happy to answer them. We’re just a phone call away!
What Do We Mean by Pelvic Health?
Your pelvic floor is a sling of muscles at the base of your core. It acts as a “hammock” for your pelvic organs, including your bladder, bowels, prostate (in men), and sexual organs (in women).
When the pelvic floor is healthy, it supports those organs and helps them function properly. But when it becomes impaired–such as being weak or overly restricted–you can experience several different symptoms.
Anyone can experience issues with their pelvic floor, although the exact concerns can vary somewhat with gender. Here are some of the common complaints we help treat:
Urinary Incontinence
Anyone can develop urinary incontinence, although it is more common in women. This can include stress incontinence (leaking when laughing or coughing), urge incontinence (having an overwhelming need to go), or a combination.
Constipation
Constipation occurs when bowel movements become infrequent, difficult to pass, or both, often causing discomfort and bloating. In some cases, it has no clear cause (idiopathic constipation). However, it can also develop due to opioid use (opioid-induced constipation). We can help in both cases.
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can have a variety of causes, from nerve issues to gynecological conditions like endometriosis. We’ll help determine the cause and find the right treatment option for your needs.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
This occurs when the pelvic organs slip out of place. It can affect both men and women and develops due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.
Sexual Dysfunction
For women, sexual dysfunction can include painful intercourse or difficulty with orgasm. For men, it can include erectile dysfunction or painful ejaculation. But either way, pelvic floor impairment is often the culprit.
What Treatment Options Do We Offer?
Treatment for pelvic health concerns varies depending on the cause. That’s why our team will spend your first session taking your health history, reviewing your symptoms, and running several screens so we can provide you with the interventions you need. Here are some of the common treatment options we use to improve pelvic health:
Pelvic Floor Exercises
- We’ll show you tailored exercises designed to stretch and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles–and ensure you’re performing them correctly. Targeted pelvic floor exercises are some of the best ways to improve pelvic health–they can help alleviate constipation symptoms, reduce pelvic pain, and more.
Biofeedback
- Biofeedback uses technology to help you “see” what’s going on inside your body. This is especially true for the pelvic floor, an internal muscle that can be harder to control. Biofeedback helps ensure you’re performing all exercises correctly.
Manual Therapy
- Certain hands-on pain relieving techniques, such as myofascial release, can help ease muscle tension that can contribute to pelvic pain and dysfunction.
Bladder Training
- If you’re dealing with urinary incontinence (especially urge incontinence), bladder training can help you go longer between bathroom breaks.
Lifestyle Modifications
- We’ll help you find lasting relief by addressing other factors that might contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction, such as regular exercise, nutrition, and more.
Ready to Get Started?
At Infinity Physical Therapy, we understand how challenging it can be to live with pelvic floor dysfunction. Worse, many people will suffer for years due to the shame surrounding common symptoms related to poor pelvic floor health. We want you to know there’s nothing to be ashamed of–and our physical therapists have heard it all! Take control of your health and well-being, starting with your pelvic health. Call our clinic today to set up your initial consultation!
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Our Patients Get Great Results
“10 out of 10! Received the most professional and excellent service at this facility. I have a rotator cuff tear that left me in so much pain I could not rotate my arm and lost sleep and was suffering. After four weeks of therapy, I am able to rotate my shoulder and have increased flexibility and strength. Cannot express how much care I received at this facility.” – K.B.
Green Muffins Recipe — Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour white whole wheat flour or spelt flour
- 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine ground sea salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup dairy or non-dairy milk such as almond milk
- ¼ cup unrefined coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 5- or 6-ounce bag of fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with unbleached parchment liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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In a blender add egg, maple syrup, milk, oil, vanilla and spinach. Process until pureed.
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Add spinach mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the mashed banana.
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Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin, filling cups about ¾ full. I like to do this with a large ice cream scooper. Bake about 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Store at room temperature up to 3 days. These freeze nicely!
