Pelvic Floor
The term “pelvic floor” refers to the group of muscles that form a sling or hammock across the opening of the pelvis. These muscles, together with their surrounding tissues, keep all of the pelvic organs in place so that the organs can function correctly.
A pelvic floor disorder occurs when the pelvic muscles and connective tissue in the pelvis weaken or are injured. This can often cause pelvic pain, or what feels like hip pain or buttocks pain. We understand that people are often uncomfortable talking about and receiving treatment for such personal issues, which is why we treat our patients with a great deal of respect and care. Following a meeting and examination, a personal program is designed for your specific needs.
- Incontinence (urine leakage)
- Frequent urination
- Constipation & diarrhea
- Pelvic pain & hip pain
- Piriformis, obturator internus or levator ani muscular tender points
- Sacro-iliac dysfunctions
- Vulvar pain syndromes
- Interstitial cystitis (bladder pain)
- Vaginismus
- Hypertonus
- Muscle incoordination and disuse atrophy
- Tension myalgia
- Coccygodynia (tail bone pain)
- Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)
- Pregnancy
- Pre and post partum low back or pelvic pain
- Low back pain
- Soft tissue dysfunction
- Post-prostectomy (men)
Pelvic floor disorders, pelvic pain, and bladder health issues are quite common in women. Following is a useful link for more information: www.womenshealthapta.org/plp/index.cfm
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