Pelvic Floor Relief
Get relief from pelvic pain in Salt Lake City
Pelvic Pain Deserves Thoughtful Care
Pelvic pain can disrupt daily routines and affect quality of life. Cutting Edge Physical Therapy provides personalized pelvic floor rehabilitation to improve pelvic floor health, ease pain, and help you return to the activities that matter to you.
Pelvic pain is a common concern among women and can occur in the genital area or another organ in and around the pelvis. Symptoms associated with pelvic pain can include menstrual cramps, vaginal bleeding, constipation, painful urination, and bloating.
Pelvic pain may also involve the lower abdomen, perineum, low back, hips, buttocks, tailbone, or joints of the pelvis. When symptoms persist, they can affect sitting tolerance, movement, bowel and bladder function, sexual activity, and everyday comfort.
Our Salt Lake City physical therapists use pelvic floor rehabilitation to improve flexibility, strength, coordination, and overall function of the pelvic floor muscles. Care is individualized and designed to help address pain without medication or invasive treatment.
Possible Causes of Pelvic Pain
Different factors and conditions can contribute to pelvic pain. Common causes described by Cutting Edge Physical Therapy include:
- Intestinal, bladder, kidney, or nerve conditions
- Hernia, pelvic disorders, or broken pelvic bones
- Appendicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ovulation, menstrual cramps, ovarian cysts, or fibroids
- Pregnancy, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy
- Endometriosis or scar tissue after abdominal or pelvic surgery
- Sexually transmitted diseases or cancer of the cervix, uterus, or ovaries
Symptoms That May Accompany Pelvic Pain
Along with pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, symptoms may include:
- Aching or burning in the perineum, abdomen, or back
- Hip, buttock, tailbone, or pelvic joint pain
- Limited sitting tolerance
- Pain with sexual intercourse
- Tender points in the abdominal or pelvic floor muscles
- Reduced hip or lumbar spine range of motion
- Urinary frequency, urgency, or incontinence
- Painful bowel movements, constipation, or straining
Pelvic pain can be related to organic disease processes, so it is important to consult your physician to fully determine the cause of your pain.
What to Expect With Pelvic Health Rehabilitation
At your first visit, your therapist will review your medical history and ask questions about your pain. They may perform tests to identify leading causes of pain and physical limitation. Once your symptoms and condition have been assessed, your therapist will begin a personalized pelvic floor physical therapy plan.
Treatment may include hands-on techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve pelvic floor flexibility, strength, and overall function. Your therapist will also teach you strategies to support pelvic floor health and help prevent future pain.
Pelvic pain may be connected to pelvic joint dysfunction, muscle imbalance or incoordination, tender points, nerve pressure, pelvic floor weakness, or scar tissue. A comprehensive approach helps address the factors that may be contributing to your individual experience.
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Women’s Health
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Allow Us To Help You
If pelvic pain is making everyday work and activities difficult, our team is ready to help identify contributing factors and develop a personalized treatment plan. Visit Cutting Edge Physical Therapy in Murray, Utah, or request an appointment today.