The Underappreciated Health Benefits of Pelvic Physical Therapy My PT Does What!?
The full potential of physical therapy is starting to be appreciated by the general public. More than just an appointment to be made after surgery, patients are coming to physical therapists to get back on the field after sports injuries, prevent future injuries, improve their balance, alleviate nerve pain, and improve overall health and wellness. But even individuals in the field of physical therapy can be unaware of just how much PT is capable of, especially in the area of pelvic physical therapy. Pelvic physical therapy focuses on the areas associated with the pelvis for both men’s and women’s health. Many patients are surprised to learn there are physical therapists who specialize in this sensitive area of the body, but there are many problems that can arise when you ignore the health of your pelvis. For women, here are some of the problems that pelvic physical therapy may be able to address: Laughter Is the Best Medicine
• Musculoskeletal pain related to pregnancy, both prenatal and postpartum • Endometriosis • General pelvic pain disorders • Urinary incontinence • Fecal incontinence • Constipation • Dyspareunia or painful sexual intercourse • Vulvar pain syndromes Men can also benefit from pelvic physical therapy, especially if they suffer from any of the following: • Urinary incontinence • Post void dribble • Fecal incontinence • General pelvic pain • Erectile dysfunction • Non-bacterial chronic prostatitis • Pudendal neuralgia (chronic pelvic pain) • Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction • Irritable bowel dysfunction (IBS) • Interstitial cystitis (IC)
Effective pelvic physical therapy is not offered at every clinic. Some of our patients come from over two hours away to receive treatment at Synergy because we have three therapists on staff who specialize in pelvic physical therapy, each with extensive education and experience.
Few patients are aware that pelvic physical therapy exists, but many can benefit from
this sort of treatment. If you are struggling with endometriosis, recovering from a prostatectomy, or experiencing any sort of pain or problems in your pelvic area, call 910.238.2259 to schedule an appointment and learn if pelvic physical therapy can help you.
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For chimichurri: • 2 jalapeños •
For sandwiches: •
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 green onions 1/2 cup cilantro 1 clove garlic
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1 ripe avocado, cut into slices 2–4 ounces fresh mozzarella 4 slices whole-wheat bread
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
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