Three reasons you may need pelvic health physical therapy

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
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Sleeping without pain. Walking to the mailbox. Chasing your grandkids around the backyard. These and many more normal daily activities can increase in difficulty when you’re feeling pelvic pain. 

The pelvis is the area of the body between your abdomen and the tops of your thighs. Because there are many organs, bones, muscles and other structures in the pelvis, it’s often a hot spot for pain, especially for women. In fact, research shows that chronic pelvic pain is a problem that affects 1 in every 7 women. Pelvic health physical therapy is one option that can help treat and prevent many pelvic issues that can cause chronic pain. 

These are three common reasons you might need pelvic health physical therapy

Physical therapy specialists offer pelvic health care that’s very effective. One study of this type of care reveals that 63% of patients who had it had significant pelvic pain relief. 

Pelvic health therapists can help with many issues that lead to pelvic pain. Some of the reasons you might seek their help include: 

  1. Pelvic floor dysfunction — Overstretched or weak pelvic floor muscles are the most common cause of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). These symptoms tend to lead to a lack of control over these vital muscles. PFD is common in U.S. women; a study on this condition shows that 24% of American women are affected by it. 
  1. Difficulty moving your bowels — Constipation is a condition where someone has fewer than three bowel movements per week. This pelvic issue is often linked to an inability to relax pelvic floor muscles that control the bowels. Medical researchers estimate that up to 27.2% of Americans suffer from chronic constipation. 
  1. Trouble controlling your bladder — An inability to stop urine from flowing out of the bladder is called urinary incontinence (UI). Like constipation, UI can be caused by a pelvic floor muscle issue. In this case, the muscles controlling the opening and closing of the bladder may be too weak or stretched out to work normally. A survey of UI studies reveals that 51.1% of women and 13.9% of men in the U.S. are dealing with this condition. 

Take care of your pelvic health issues with help from Excel Sports & Physical Therapy

Seeking help for these and other pelvic health problems? Our team at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy’s Creve Coeur clinic includes experts in pelvic health care. We can perform a comprehensive evaluation designed to pinpoint the underlying causes of your pelvic issue. Then, our team will construct a personalized physical therapy plan for you that’s designed to reduce your symptoms and prevent them from recurring. 

Not able to come to our clinic for help? No worries! Our physical therapists can help you get the physical therapy you need with either a virtual therapy or at-home care appointment. 

Contact our team today for more information about our physical therapy services for pelvic problems or to schedule an initial appointment.