What could be causing my pelvic floor pain?

The answer is pretty straightforward in this case. The most likely source of your pelvic floor pain is an issue called pelvic floor dysfunction, but this issue can be the root cause of many other conditions that could cause increased pain and other troublesome symptoms. 

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that line the bottom of your pelvic area. These muscles act like a sling to support organs like the bowel and bladder, and they can easily become overly tight or loose. In turn, this can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction, which is more common in women. In fact, research shows that up to 25% of U.S. women are being affected by at least one pelvic floor disorder at any given time. 

A physical therapist can help you learn exactly what the source of your pelvic floor pain and dysfunction are. These specialists also offer effective treatment options for your pelvic floor pain. 

What caused the pelvic floor dysfunction that’s causing my pelvic floor pain?

There are several different issues that can lead to the pelvic floor dysfunction that’s causing your pain. Some root causes that could be behind your dysfunction and pain include: 

• Traumatic pelvic injuries from a car accident or playing sports. 
• Pregnancy.
• Pelvic muscle overuse.
• Getting older.
• Being overweight.
• Pelvic surgery.

How can physical therapy treat my pelvic floor pain? 

There’s a specific type of therapy for pain in this area, and it’s called pelvic floor rehabilitation. Your physical therapist will first examine you and gather information about your symptoms and medical history. Then, they will put together a pelvic floor rehab plan that’s personalized to your needs. 

A few of the techniques that your plan could include are: 

• Biofeedback therapy intended to help you learn to relax your pelvic floor muscles. 

• Therapeutic exercises that can stretch out and strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor and other muscles in the pelvic area. 

• Soft tissue mobilization where therapists use their hands to apply pressure to tense soft tissue in the affected area. 

• Breathing exercises to help promote pelvic floor and whole body relaxation. 

Find effective treatment for pelvic floor pain at Advent Physical Therapy

Are you tired of living with pelvic floor pain? Our Advent Physical Therapy team is ready and willing to help you find ways to reduce your pain. We offer free screenings that can help pinpoint the source of your pain. Additionally, our physical therapists are adept at creating individualized therapy plans designed to reduce your pain and prevent it from coming back. 

Want to do your therapy from home? No problem! Our team offers at-home care and virtual therapy services that can allow patients to receive therapy right in their own homes. Also, you can start getting our help even if you don’t have a doctor’s referral. 

Contact our team today for more information about the treatments we offer for pelvic floor issues or to schedule an initial appointment.