Pelvic Pain

Let Perfect Balance Physiotherapy Help You Find Relief from Pelvic Pain!

Are you dealing with pelvic pain?
The pelvis, located at the center of your skeleton where the spine meets the lower limbs, houses essential organs, including reproductive organs. It also serves as an attachment point for some of the body's strongest muscles.

Pelvic pain can stem from various causes, and the pain's location often points to its origin. For instance, pain in the lower back is often linked to issues in the lower back, while pain in the front is usually related to hip joint problems.

Our physiotherapists at Perfect Balance Physiotherapy are specialists in treating pelvic pain associated with reproductive health and pelvic floor muscles. This type of pain can be debilitating and, at times, uncomfortable to discuss. It can disrupt your daily activities and impact essential functions related to bowel, bladder, and sexual health.

Fortunately, pelvic floor rehabilitation can help ease symptoms of pelvic dysfunction and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to prevent future issues.

If you're experiencing pelvic pain, it's crucial to identify its source and seek the right help to address it.

Schedule an appointment with one of our Physiotherapists today to discover how we can help you.

How Does Physiotherapy Contribute to Pelvic Health?

Our physiotherapists will start with a comprehensive evaluation to pinpoint the source of your symptoms
and understand all factors affecting your condition. Pelvic floor rehabilitation and related treatments
have proven effective for various conditions causing pelvic pain.

Here are some common pelvic conditions treated by physiotherapy:

Postpartum pelvic pain

Pain is frequently felt in the sacroiliac (SI) joint, tailbone, hips, and lower back. Some people have pain in their pelvis on the pubic symphysis.

It is common for new mothers to experience strained or torn muscles and connective tissue in their pelvic floor region after giving birth. During and after childbirth, pelvic floor muscle tension or pain in the area between your vagina and rectum (i.e., perineum) is common.

Pelvic floor rehabilitation can help you regain normal, pain-free function by reducing pain and strengthening any tense or damaged muscles.

Pain following abdominal surgery

If you are recovering from a recent surgical procedure, such as abdominal, reproductive, or orthopedic surgery, you may experience pain in the pelvic region (i.e., spine or hip joint).

Fortunately, our highly skilled physical therapists can determine the source of your pain and any factors that are contributing to your condition, allowing you to find relief.

Manual therapy techniques effectively relieve muscle tension while also releasing adhesions and increasing blood flow to aid in the healing process. Stretching and strengthening exercises can help improve overall pelvic mobility and function.

While these are just a few of the most common pelvic dysfunction conditions that our physical therapist can treat, there are several other pelvic conditions that pelvic floor rehabilitation can treat, including:

• Painful intercourse
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Difficulty/painful urination (i.e. dyspareunia)
• Abdominal muscles tearing (i.e., diastasis recti)

Our Perfect Balance Physiotherapist will get to the bottom of your issue and, more importantly, will help guide you through the solutions you need to feel better again!

Urinary Incontinence

Leaking urine while coughing, laughing, or sneezing is common during pregnancy, worsening in the third trimester and continuing after delivery.

There are numerous treatment options available to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles before and after childbirth. Incontinence can be treated and eliminated with education on resolving and managing symptoms, as well as pelvic floor rehabilitation focusing on strengthening the muscles under your bladder.

How Will This Benefit Me?

The muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the pelvic floor support your body’s core and play a crucial role in our most intimate functions. One of our highly trained physiotherapists can help identify any restrictions or limitations contributing to your pelvic pain and, more importantly, help resolve it for good!

Your treatments will be customized based on the results of your initial assessment. Your physiotherapist will conduct a thorough examination of your injury or condition to determine the cause of your pain and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

Typically, our treatments include a variety of exercises, from targeted stretches and mobility work to specific strengthening exercises. Massage is often used to support your body’s healing process by reducing pain and enhancing circulation.

Our physiotherapy clinic has the resources needed to address all types of pelvic pain. Our evidence-based treatment methods are designed to help individuals with pelvic pain find relief and recovery so they can return to their favorite activities!