Say Goodbye to Pelvic Pain with Pelvic Floor Therapy at NYSSRM
According to a recent study, up to 25% of females of reproductive age and 15% of all females worldwide are affected with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). This is a less discussed issue given its prevalence and comparatively fewer clinics/ hospitals specializing in this field.
Pelvic floor physical therapy and women’s health physical therapy are two specialized areas of physical therapy that have gained increasing attention in recent years. They focus on conditions related to the female reproductive system and aim to improve overall health and function.
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy emphasizes on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that form the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that span the bottom of the pelvis, supporting the bladder, uterus, and rectum. These muscles play an important role in sexual function, bowel and bladder control, and childbirth. However, issues such as childbirth trauma, aging, menopause, and chronic conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and pelvic pain can cause pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help women to regain strength and function in these muscles, resulting in improved bladder and bowel control, reduced pain during intercourse, and decreased symptoms related to chronic pelvic pain. A physical therapist at New York Spine & Sport Rehabilitation Medicine P.C. (NYSSRM) will perform a thorough evaluation of the patient’s pelvic floor muscles to assess strength, tone, coordination, and endurance. They will then develop a personalized treatment plan that may include strengthening exercises, manual therapy, biofeedback, and lifestyle modifications.
A look inside Women’s Health Physical Therapy
Women’s health physical therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy that focuses on issues specific to women’s reproductive health. It can include treatment for conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, prenatal and postpartum care, breast cancer rehabilitation, and menopause management.
Urinary incontinence is a common condition affecting many women, especially after childbirth or menopause. Women’s health physical therapy can help to improve bladder control with targeted exercises and lifestyle modifications. Pelvic pain, including pain associated with endometriosis and painful intercourse, can also be treated with women’s health physical therapy. Treatment may include manual therapy, exercise, biofeedback, and other modalities.
Why NYSSRM?
Pelvic floor physical therapy and Women’s health physical therapy are crucial for regaining function and improving your quality of life. We at NYSSRM dedicate ourselves to providing superior physical therapy services leading to exceptional patient outcomes. We recognize and address that each patient is different and commit to each patient’s success with unique treatment options. We have clinics in Bronx, Westchester and midtown Manhattan, thus having good coverage of New York City. For more information about our services and treatment techniques or to request a personal consultation, contact us at 718-794-0600 or visit our website. You can also connect with us on social media (Facebook/Instagram) – follow us for the latest news and updates.
We look forward to guiding you through the rehabilitative process and thank many past and current patients for entrusting New York Spine and Sport as their go-to choice for pain management and physical therapy.
