Learn How our Western MA Pelvic Floor PT's Can Help You with Your Pelvic Floor

If you're new to pelvic floor therapy, you may be thinking..."is this all about kegels?"

Short answer...no! So we are glad that you are here!

In our Western MA pelvic floor clinic, we offer support and treatment for a variety of pelvic health conditions often overlooked or misunderstood and we take a holistic approach.

This means looking beyond just the pelvic floor and considering how the entire body contributes to or affects pelvic issues. Instead of isolating the pelvic floor muscles as the sole focus of treatment, this approach examines how various systems—muscles, joints, posture, breathing, lifestyle habits, and even emotional health—interact and influence pelvic health.

Our expert team provides personalized treatment for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (POP), diastasis recti (abdominal wall separation), pregnancy support and birth preparation education, postpartum recovery, and more. With tailored exercises, education, and manual techniques, we will provide you with the tools needed to understand your body, regain control of your symptoms, and start living life free of worry!

Understanding the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a group of more than 20 muscles shaped like a hammock. These muscles help support important organs, control when you go to the bathroom, play a part in sexual function, and are key to having strong hips and a strong core. If these muscles aren’t working well, it can cause problems like leaking pee or poop, pain in the pelvic area, feeling pressure or heaviness, and pain during sex. Keeping the pelvic floor healthy is important for feeling good and staying strong.

Supporting Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth are big life events, but they can also reveal pelvic floor challenges such as diastasis recti (abdominal wall separation), pelvic pain/pressure, and urinary leakage. During pregnancy, pelvic floor physical therapists can offer guidance by showing you the best ways to move, to breathe, and do exercises that are right for you. Pelvic floor therapists can provide support to minimize the risk of perineal tearing, as well as provide education and support for labor and delivery positioning, active partner involvement, and pain management strategies.

Our team offers comprehensive care and rehabilitation following childbirth. Our treatments support recovery and optimize pelvic health and healing during the postpartum period.

We believe that pelvic floor therapy during the postpartum period should be standard.

Managing Urinary and Bowel Dysfunction

Urinary and bowel dysfunction are common pelvic floor complaints, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it's urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or constipation, these issues can significantly diminish one's quality of life. As expert pelvic floor physical therapists, we can address these concerns by incorporating bladder and bowel retraining, pelvic floor muscle lengthening and strengthening, and behavioral modifications to restore normal function and alleviate symptoms.

Assisting Athletes and Active Individuals

Are you an athlete or someone who loves to stay active? You might notice some problems that could be related to your pelvic floor. For example:

• Do you leak urine when doing squats or jumping exercises?

• Do you feel a heaviness or pressure in your pelvic area when lifting weights, especially during deadlifts?

• Do you experience discomfort or 'something falling out' after a long run or high-impact workout?

These issues are more common than you might think, and they're often signs of pelvic floor dysfunction. At Renew Health, we understand these challenges.

Through expertise and dedication, our western MA pelvic floor physical therapists can empower you to break free from pain and dysfunction, reclaiming your body and restoring your quality of life. Help us continue to champion the importance of pelvic health awareness by sharing this blog.

Curious if pelvic floor therapy is right for you? Schedule a free discovery call with our team to learn more about your options. 👇

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