What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Is it right for me?

What is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a muscle group residing deep within the pelvis. This muscle group functions as part of the core. There are several conditions that are related to injury or strain to these muscles. Jessica specializes in evaluation and treatment of these muscles, which are often neglected or misunderstood.

Common pelvic floor diagnoses treated:

• Coccygodynia (tailbone pain)
• Genital pain
• Incontinence (urine or fecal leaking)
• Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder
• Pain and/or functional issues associated with gender transition/expression
• Painful sexual activity (dyspareunia)
• Pelvic pain
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pudendal neuralgia
• Pregnancy related pelvic pain
  
• Post birth related pain
  
• Post abdominal/pelvic surgery pain
  

Balance Portland philosophy. Bodies prefer to be in balance. All bodies seek and can achieve balance with a nudge in the right direction. Physical therapy can offer evaluation, precise exercise, manual therapy, and education on efficient movement to promote balance within the body. 
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What to Expect. The initial assessment typically lasts 75 minutes. This visit will include a discussion of your medical history including past surgeries and bodily injuries, and changes you may be able to make without a physical assessment. During the initial session, Jessica will assess your posture, flexibility, and strength. Please plan to wear flexible clothing that allows easy movement. Additionally, the assessment can include an internal vaginal or rectal examination. This allows us to understand how you are using this hidden muscle group. Often, orthopedic conditions, like back pain, include a pelvic floor component that is missed. Some issues can be managed without internal assessment, if preferred.

p: 706.248.1011
e: jessica@balanceportland.com