Pelvic Health & Wellness
Pelvic Health & Wellness
The pelvic floor consists of skin, muscles, ligaments, nerves, connective tissues, blood vessels, and organs in your pelvis. The pelvic floor provides stability for your pelvic girdle and spine and supports your bladder, rectum, and pelvic organs, including your uterus and vagina.
Pelvic floor disorders are conditions that affect the components of the pelvic floor, causing uncomfortable symptoms.
If you or a loved one are suffering from a pelvic floor disorder, the Pelvic Health & Wellness Program at FYZICAL Upper Arlington can help manage your symptoms and get you back to doing what you love.
Pelvic floor disorders are conditions that affect the components of the pelvic floor, causing uncomfortable symptoms.
If you or a loved one are suffering from a pelvic floor disorder, the Pelvic Health & Wellness Program at FYZICAL Upper Arlington can help manage your symptoms and get you back to doing what you love.
Types of Pelvic Floor Disorders
Bladder Control Problems
Affects 35% of all women, 50% of women over the age of 65, and 25% of all men.
- Urinary incontinence (unintentional leaking of urine)
- Urinary urgency (strong urge to urinate)
- Urinary frequency (urinating more than 8 times in 24 hours)
- Nocturia (waking up more than once during the night to urinate)
- Slow or weak urine stream
- Difficulty emptying the bladder
- Pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele or uterine prolapse)List Item
Bowel Control Problems
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence (unintentional leaking of stool)
- Fecal urgency (strong urge to have a bowel movement)
- Pelvic organ prolapse (rectocele)
Pelvic Pain Problems
- Pelvic pain
- Bladder pain (painful urination, pain after urination, interstitial cystitis)
- Pain with bowel movements
- Abdominal pain
- Painful abdominal scars (abdominal nerve entrapments, trigger points)
- Dyspareunia (pain before, during, or after intercourse)
- Coccydynia (tailbone pain)
- Vulvar pain (vulvodynia, vestibulodynia)
- Prostatitis
- Post-prostatectomy issues
Pregnancy-Related Problems
Affects 50-70% of women during pregnancy, and 30-50% postpartum
- Pelvic girdle and back pain
- Diastasis rectus abdominis (pregnancy-related separation of the abdominal wall)
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Coccyx pain (tailbone pain)
- Pubic symphysis dysfunction
- Cesarean section complications
- Perineal injuries (episiotomy, perineal tears)
- Painful intercourse after vaginal delivery
- Postpartum perineal pain
- Pelvic floor muscle weakness (incontinence issues during and after delivery)
Benefits of Pelvic Health & Wellness
Pelvic health and wellness are essential for your overall health and well-being. Having a healthy pelvic floor ensures that you have good bladder and bowel control and allows you to live an active lifestyle without worrying about uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms.
Symptoms of pelvic floor disorders are not only uncomfortable but can be embarrassing and affect your daily activities. Pelvic floor physical therapy is highly effective for treating pelvic floor disorders. With the help of the trained physical therapists at FYZICAL Upper Arlington, you can maintain a healthy pelvic floor and enjoy life again.
If you or a loved one are suffering from symptoms of a pelvic floor disorder, contact us to learn more about our Pelvic Health & Wellness Program.
Symptoms of pelvic floor disorders are not only uncomfortable but can be embarrassing and affect your daily activities. Pelvic floor physical therapy is highly effective for treating pelvic floor disorders. With the help of the trained physical therapists at FYZICAL Upper Arlington, you can maintain a healthy pelvic floor and enjoy life again.
If you or a loved one are suffering from symptoms of a pelvic floor disorder, contact us to learn more about our Pelvic Health & Wellness Program.
When Should I See a Pelvic Floor Therapist?
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Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Disorders
Symptoms of pelvic floor disorders vary depending on the type and
severity of the disorder. Common symptoms of pelvic floor disorders
include urinary and bowel issues. Urinary problems may include urinary
incontinence (leaking urine), urinary urgency (strong urge to urinate),
urinary frequency (urinating more often than normal), or difficulty
emptying your bladder. Bowel problems that may occur include
constipation, fecal incontinence (leaking stool), or difficulty passing
stool.
In addition to urinary and bowel issues, you may have pelvic pain, pressure, or a feeling of heaviness, which may be worse with certain activities such as prolonged standing, lifting, or coughing. You may also notice a bulging of your pelvic organs, such as your uterus or bladder, from your vagina or rectum, which may cause discomfort. Further, you may have pain, reduced sensation, and difficulty with sexual intercourse.
In addition to urinary and bowel issues, you may have pelvic pain, pressure, or a feeling of heaviness, which may be worse with certain activities such as prolonged standing, lifting, or coughing. You may also notice a bulging of your pelvic organs, such as your uterus or bladder, from your vagina or rectum, which may cause discomfort. Further, you may have pain, reduced sensation, and difficulty with sexual intercourse.
When to See a Doctor for Pelvic Pain
Any pain, including pelvic pain, shouldn't be ignored as it could be a symptom of a more serious medical problem. Most women, especially those who get menstrual cramps, usually ignore pelvic pain, unaware there may be an underlying problem. When the pain lasts 3-6 months, we recommend scheduling an appointment with your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
See a physician when:
Pain doesn't go away and makes you highly uncomfortable
Discomfort lasts several weeks
Pain recurs and gets worse
Pain occurs frequently and gets worse during sex
Pain affects your quality of life
Also, go to the ER if you experience sharp or severe pelvic pain and you have chills or high temperature. See a physician if you can't stand up or are vomiting due to the pain and if there's blood in your stool or urine.
Period pain is usually not severe, but you need to see a doctor when it lasts several days and is accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and nausea.
See a physician when:
Pain doesn't go away and makes you highly uncomfortable
Discomfort lasts several weeks
Pain recurs and gets worse
Pain occurs frequently and gets worse during sex
Pain affects your quality of life
Also, go to the ER if you experience sharp or severe pelvic pain and you have chills or high temperature. See a physician if you can't stand up or are vomiting due to the pain and if there's blood in your stool or urine.
Period pain is usually not severe, but you need to see a doctor when it lasts several days and is accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and nausea.
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers offers pelvic floor therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and other specialty services. Contact us if you suffer from vertigo, have problems with balance, are in constant pain, or want to improve your endurance and strength. Schedule a consultation today.