Who Might Need Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?
Many of us take the functions our pelvic floor performs for granted. More than half of us will deal with pelvic floor issues at some point in our lives—and tailored pelvic health physical therapy can help reduce pain, improve function, and ease the stress that often comes with these challenges. You might benefit from pelvic health physical therapy if…
You're Pregnant or Postpartum
Pregnancy and childbirth bring incredible changes to your body—and your pelvic floor takes on much of the load. Common pregnancy-related issues include postural changes, pelvic organ prolapse, hernias, and hemorrhoids.
You're Experiencing Heaviness
You have pelvic or vaginal heaviness, or a feeling that something is slipping: A sensation of heaviness, pressure, or bulging in the pelvic area may be a sign of pelvic organ prolapse. This can happen when the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues become lax—often after childbirth, with hormonal shifts, or from chronic straining. Pelvic health PT can help restore support, reduce symptoms, and get you back to moving comfortably. Sara also offers pessary fittings, which can provide immediate support and comfort, and often plays a helpful role in the healing process.
You’ve Had Pelvic or Abdominal Surgery
Procedures like hysterectomies, hernia repairs, and abdominoplasties can impact pelvic floor muscles, scar tissue mobility, and coordination. Pelvic health physical therapy can support your recovery, reduce discomfort, and restore function through gentle, targeted strategies.
You’re Receiving Treatment for Certain Types of Cancer
For those with endometrial, cervical, ovarian, or colorectal cancer, pelvic health physical therapy can help manage pain, address side effects, and improve the quality of life, as cancer treatments can affect pelvic tissues, nerves, and organs. Breast cancer patients may also benefit from exercises to reduce pain, restore shoulder and arm mobility, and reduce the risk of lymphedema or swelling.
You Have Gastrointestinal or Urinary Symptoms
Struggling with constipation, bloating, leakage, or urgency? The pelvic floor muscles play a big role in digestion and elimination. Pelvic health physical therapy helps retrain muscle coordination, posture, and habits to support your bowel and bladder health.
You Have Chronic Low Back or Hip Pain
Because the pelvic floor helps stabilize the low back and hips, pelvic health physical therapy can often be an essential part of treating chronic orthopedic pain by uncovering the root of your symptoms and providing lasting relief.
You Have Sexual Dysfunction
Painful intercourse, difficulty achieving orgasm, or a feeling of disconnect can all be tied to pelvic floor health. Pelvic health physical therapy offers a respectful, compassionate approach to improving intimacy and connection with your body.
You Have Chronic Pelvic Pain
From endometriosis and vulvodynia to pudendal neuralgia, pelvic health physical therapy can help manage chronic conditions that affect your daily life. We tailor each session to your specific symptoms and goals, helping you reclaim comfort and control.
Athletes of all levels—from runners to lifters to weekend warriors—rely on pelvic floor function for stability, performance, and recovery. If you're experiencing persistent groin pain, recurring hamstring strains, IT band syndrome, shin splints, or plantar fasciitis, these issues may not just be about the muscles you stretch or the shoes you wear—your pelvic floor and core stability could be playing a hidden role. Pelvic health physical therapy looks beyond the injury site to restore balanced movement, improve muscle coordination, and help prevent recurring issues so you can stay active and injury-free.