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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS PELVIC HEALTH

Are you experiencing pain in your intimate areas? Have you struggled with incontinence? For some, it can be challenging to talk about these types of struggles. At Total Performance, we are musculoskeletal experts and work with people experiencing difficulties in all body regions. Our highly trained team uses the most advanced strategies to help alleviate the pain and restore normal function of the bowel and urinary systems. We also help people experiencing pain during sex and experiencing dysfunction in sexual performance. Everyone has a pelvic floor, and learning how to resolve issues can significantly impact your overall well-being. At Total Performance, our team works with all types of problems affecting the pelvic region regardless of gender identity. What Is The Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a term used to describe the region located in the bottom aspect of the pelvis. The pelvic

floor is a complex system that works with the structures and systems in the pelvic cavity and the body. The pelvic floor is supported by several muscles that also provide several essential functions, including supporting the organs found in the pelvis, bladder and bowel control, and sexual function. Impairments in muscle function can lead to pain and dysfunction. The ability to contract the pelvic floor correctly can be affected by several factors, including: • Weakened bladder muscles resulting from pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, and aging • Physical damage to your pelvic floor muscles from childbirth or surgery • Damage to the nerves from health problems like diabetes and multiple sclerosis • Enlarged prostate • Types of cancer • Certain medications

• Trauma (physical, psychological/ emotional) Strong pelvic floor muscles are essential with activities where an extra force is added to the abdomen and pelvic floor (i.e., coughing, laughing, sneezing, and lifting). When these muscles are weak or not working as they should, pelvic floor dysfunction may occur. Fortunately, our physical therapists know how to identify the factors contributing to your problems and, more importantly, how to resolve them! What Are The Most Common Issues People Face? The pelvic floor muscles are needed for sexual function, urination, and defecation. Impairments are often ignored early on due to the difficulties of talking about this region of our body. We understand people’s difficulties, but it is important to note that addressing an issue when it first starts will often lead to a quick resolution and the most complete recovery. Women experience pelvic floor conditions, including painful menstrual periods, painful urination, and urinary incontinence. The impairments will even lead to pelvic organ prolapse and chronic pelvic pain for some. Men often don’t know about the pelvic floor until there is a problem. The most common issues include urinary dysfunction after prostate cancer treatments. Typically these symptoms range from some leaking to complete loss of bladder control or irritation/ discomfort when urinating. Pelvic floor dysfunction for some may lead to erectile dysfunction.

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