Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Conditions Treated Include

~ Back and Neck Pain

~ Pelvic Organ Prolapse

~ Diastasis Rectus Abdominus

~ Constipation

~ Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

~ Anal Fissures & Hemorrhoids

~ Pain with Intercourse

~ Cesarian Incision Pain

These are not the only conditions I can work with you on. Please reach out so we can discuss your specific situation and how I can help.

Other ways I can help

Labor preparation:

Your body is designed for birth. Learn how to prepare your core and pelvic floor muscles to endure labor. We will go over techniques for releasing and opening your pelvis to allow smooth passage of your baby and maximize the likelihood of achieving the birth you desire.

Recovery following delivery:

Vaginal and cesarian delivery both have their own unique recovery challenges, and each birth is different. Learn how to manage, eliminate, or ideally prevent the conditions listed above through hands-on treatment, education and manageable exercise that you can simply build into your day to day activities as a mother. Typically, I do not see clients for physical therapy before six weeks postpartum as I believe in focusing on rest and traditional postpartum practices during the early days. However, if you are experiencing pain or discomfort before then, please reach out and we can discuss ways I may be able to help.

General Strengthening:

We can collaborate to create an exercise program to match your body's needs and abilities. Exercise form and technique will be closely observed and feedback will be provided to ensure exercises are being done properly. As your independence with the exercises increases, you may prefer to continue with your program at home.

Newborn Massage:

Newborn massage directly benefits your baby in many proven ways including promoting improved relaxation, digestion, bonding, circulation, core strength, ribcage expansion, and immune function. The nervous system of mother and newborn are closely intertwined; therefore, newborn massage also indirectly benefits mother as well.

Management of pregnancy related pain

During pregnancy your body undergoes several changes: hormonal shifts cause ligament laxity and instability; organs move to make room for your growing baby; breathing becomes more difficult as your baby pushes up into your diaphragm; and the demands on your pelvic floor increase. Common pregnancy complaints that we can address include SI joint pain, pubic symphysis pain, and back pain.

The heart of your treatment session will include manual techniques to restore normal movement and decrease pain. This may include assessment of pelvic and spinal mobility and mobilization techniques. I am also trained to assess positioning and movement of pelvic organs both externally and internally, which are often influenced by pregnancy and childbirth. I will often incorporate breathing techniques to maximize the body’s ability to release tension.

Exercise is an essential component of your treatment session. This may look different based on where you are in your motherhood journey. During pregnancy, it may focus on your body's ability to support your growing child and prepare for birth. In the first few months postpartum, it may include techniques to facilitate your body's natural ability to engage your core and pelvic floor during the physical demands of motherhood. If your goal is to establish an intentional exercise program, we can work together to create this while ensuring proper exercise form and technique along the way.

Working intravaginally allows me to get a more accurate assessment of your pelvic floor. While internal work does provide valuable information, it is always optional, and many achieve great results with external work alone.

What To Expect During Treatment

Manual Therapy

Exercise Prescription

Internal Assessment & Manual Techniques