4 benefits of visiting a pelvic floor physical therapist near you

When your pelvic floor is healthy, you may not think of it often, or at all. However, when something is wrong with this part of your body, it draws your attention. Your pelvic floor may be tense or painful. It can cause problems with urination and bowel movements. A weakened pelvic floor may lead to incontinence, while a hypertonic (tense) pelvic floor can cause constipation.

These issues can be frustrating, challenging to deal with and uncomfortable to discuss, even with a professional. However, it’s important to take that first step, especially if you have any of these five signs. A pelvic floor physical therapist at KC Rehab can help you improve the health of your pelvic floor and alleviate symptoms.

Explore the benefits of seeing a KC Rehab pelvic floor physical therapist

If you rely on a KC Rehab professional for pelvic floor physical therapy, you can expect several benefits. These include:

1. Learning more about your pelvic floor health

Have you been dealing with symptoms of pelvic floor problems, like pelvic pain? A physical therapist can provide more information about your unique situation. They can also offer general information on pelvic floor function, anatomy, conditions and physical therapy options. We encourage you to share openly; our physical therapists can discuss these topics with you with privacy and sensitivity.

2. Assessing problems like a hypertonic pelvic floor

Using gentle techniques, a physical therapist can complete an evaluation to find out more. They can identify possible pelvic floor difficulties and discuss what they find with you. They may share what might be contributing to your pelvic floor issues, like a medical condition, exercise habits, posture or stress. Stress may show itself in a hypertonic pelvic floor.

3. Treating any pelvic floor difficulties

When you and your physical therapist have a thorough understanding of your pelvic floor health, they can design an approach to treatment. They can treat difficulties including:

• Pelvic pain — Pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to pain throughout your pelvis.

• Interstitial cystitis — This painful bladder condition can cause urinary urgency and a feeling of pressure.

• Overactive bladder — This is characterized by a frequent, intense need to use the restroom, and may cause urinary leakage.

• Urinary incontinence or retention — Pelvic floor problems may affect the functioning of your bladder.

• Fecal incontinence or constipation — Pelvic floor difficulties may also affect the end of your digestive system.

• Pelvic organ prolapse — Organs may prolapse after pregnancy or as you age; a stronger pelvic floor can provide support.

• Sexual dysfunction and painful intercourse — Pelvic floor dysfunction can make sexual activity uncomfortable, painful or even impossible.

You don’t have to accept any of these problems as part of your everyday life. You can visit a physical therapist for nonsurgical, nonmedication treatment. They can also provide support for pelvic floor health during pregnancy or the postpartum period.

4. Promoting long-term pelvic floor health

What comes next, when your pelvic floor problem is being treated? You may want to prevent the problem from recurring or continue to improve your pelvic floor’s health. A physical therapist can provide treatment for long-term health and comfort.

Find compassionate, effective pelvic floor physical therapy at KC Rehab

Are you thinking about taking the next step, reaching out to a physical therapist? You can contact a professional at KC Rehab. At our Shawnee, Kansas, and Roanridge and Liberty locations in Kansas City, Missouri, we offer several forms of pelvic floor treatment:

• Strength training to rebuild pelvic floor strength and function

• Functional training to restore normal pelvic floor health

• Therapeutic exercise to reduce pain and improve function

• Manual therapy to reduce pain or mobilize tense tissue

• Neuromuscular reeducation to help you strengthen or relax muscles

• Biofeedback to teach you to control tension in your body

We also offer patient education. When you work with us, you won’t be in the dark about pelvic floor health. You can become fully informed about your pelvic floor’s health, function and treatment.

Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.