Many women suffer from common issues, such as pelvic pain, incontinence, and other similar conditions. Women’s health issues can be detrimental to mental, physical, and emotional health, interfering with one’s lifestyle and enjoyment. However, you are not alone, and the good news is that you can be helped with the right physical therapy treatments.
If you’re experiencing discomfort in your pelvic area, incontinence issues, or pregnancy-related pain, request an appointment at Beyond Therapy and Wellness in Bedford, TX to evaluate your condition and symptoms.
Common pelvic pain conditions
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis is a medical condition that affects the bladder. The cause is unknown; however, it does appear to run in families. There are a number of common signs and symptoms that affect people with this disease. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- urinary urgency (the feeling of needing to urinate urgently)
- urinary frequency (having to urinate more often)
- pain with sexual intercourse
Because of these symptoms, individuals with this condition are often told that they have a urinary tract infection (UTI); however, a urine culture will return as negative. Often, individuals with this condition will develop complications, such as depression, which lead to overall lower quality of life.
Individuals with Interstitial Cystitis might experience other conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and fibromyalgia, which can further worsen their quality of life.
Pelvic Pain
It is important to discover the root cause of pelvic pain. Our evaluations take into account the many symptoms associated with the pelvic area, including abdominal pain, groin pain, pain with intercourse, difficulty with urination/defecation, and bladder pain.
Pelvic muscle tension, weakness, and poor muscle coordination may cause pelvic pain and may be a result of scar tissue restriction due to surgeries, a history of poor bladder/bowel habits, spine, and pelvic joint dysfunction, and episiotomy or tears from deliveries.
Treatments may include muscle re-education, strengthening and/or relaxation of pelvic floor muscles, postural education, soft tissue massage, lumbosacral alignment, and biofeedback.
Incontinence
Our physical therapists evaluate and treat patients suffering from urinary incontinence symptoms such as increased urinary frequency, leaking with coughing/sneezing, lifting, exercise, or from a strong urge. These symptoms may be a result of weak or tight pelvic floor muscles, poor muscle coordination, abdominal strength, or bladder habits.
Treatments may include muscle re-education, strengthening for weak pelvic floor muscles, soft tissue massage, bladder health education, biofeedback, and core stabilization.
Pregnancy Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Pregnancy demands a tremendous amount out of a woman’s body. Changes in posture, muscle strength, ligament stability, and pelvic alignment can leave lasting, painful changes such as pelvic or back pain. However, having a child doesn’t mean that you have to live with the painful changes forever, and most women can have significant improvements in their pain and function with physical therapy.
How can pelvic physical therapy in Bedford, TX help me?
Pelvic physical therapy works on strengthening the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the pelvic floor. When muscles in the pelvic area become tight or weak, your daily life can be greatly affected, as this region helps in supporting the core of your body and is an integral part of everyday movement.
One of our dedicated physical therapists will evaluate your medical history and provide a musculoskeletal examination to determine what specific type of treatment you’ll need. This may include proactive and/or preventative treatments. For example, pelvic floor rehabilitation can help prepare a woman for childbirth by ensuring an easier delivery and possibly preventing the need for a C-section.
Our physical therapists address the musculoskeletal components of pregnancy and postpartum issues, including incontinence, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, and prenatal joint/muscle dysfunction. Weakness, poor muscle coordination, abdominal strength, or bladder habits may also contribute to musculoskeletal dysfunction.
After evaluating the muscles, joints, and/or nerves contributing to pain, our therapists will recommend modifications of posture and review proper body mechanics/bowel/bladder habits. Other treatments include soft tissue massage, mobilization, stretching, and core stabilization.
Request your appointment in Bedford, TX today
If you suffer from any of the pelvic conditions above, know that we are here to help you achieve results and return you to the activities you love.
Request an appointment in Bedford, TX at Beyond Therapy and Wellness clinic today to discover how we can help you and talk to one of our physical therapists today.
