Pelvic physical therapy

Pelvic physical therapy specializes in treating symptoms of and around the pelvis. The lower back, the abdomen, and the organs and muscles that lie in the pelvic region are therefore also included.

It is often thought that pelvic physical therapy is only for women. However, men and children can also be helped well with problems in the pelvic region.

Sometimes embarrassment prevents people from going to the doctor or therapist with their complaint, but this is not necessary. Problems in the pelvic region are common, and many symptoms can be remedied well through targeted therapy.

Problems for which pelvic physical therapy can help include incontinence, pelvic instability, instability of the lower back, problems during intercourse, and pain in the lower abdomen.

Treatment by a pelvic physical therapist

Because there are many muscles inside the pelvis that are important for the support of, for example, the uterus and the bladder, exercises will often be done during pelvic physical therapy to strengthen these muscles when they are too weak. The emphasis can also be on relaxing these muscles when they are too tense.

In addition to teaching exercises, the pelvic physical therapist can also inform and advise about posture, toilet use, and eating and drinking habits.

During the treatment, special myofeedback equipment is sometimes used that measures the activity of the pelvic floor muscles.

A pelvic physical therapist often works in a private practice but can also work in a hospital. Pelvic physical therapists usually collaborate with primary care physicians, gynecologists, and midwives.

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