Pelvic Floor PT: Because crossing your legs isn't a long-term plan

Pelvic Floor PT: Because Crossing Your Legs Isn't a Long-Term Plan

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a game changer. If it improves your quality of life—especially your sex life—it’s worth talking about. Because let’s be real, if sex hurts, you’re not going to keep doing it. Women are quick learners when it comes to avoiding pain. Our bodies are wired with incredible pain receptors, and when they fire up, we take notice.

Common Pelvic Floor Issues:

• Vaginismus – A condition where pelvic floor muscles contract so tightly that penetration becomes impossible or excruciatingly painful. It’s frustrating, disheartening, and often dismissed. But it doesn’t have to be.

• Bladder Dysfunction – If your bladder is constantly “talking” to you, it’s time to listen.

  • Leaking urine when coughing, laughing, or sneezing? Not normal.

  • Feeling like you have to go but can’t?

  • Struggling to fully empty your bladder?

• Constipation – Your pelvic floor muscles play a role in bowel function. If they aren’t working properly, it can lead to difficulty going or pain while doing so.

Why Pelvic Floor PT?

• Relaxes tight muscles that cause pain

• Strengthens weak muscles for better function

• Teaches proper pelvic floor exercises (because let’s be honest, most of us are just guessing)

• Can improve postpartum recovery – In many countries, it’s standard postpartum care!

• It’s never too late – Even if you had your babies years ago, you can still benefit.

Symptoms That Might Mean You Need PT:

• Pain with sex

• Difficulty using tampons or menstrual cups

• Stress or urge incontinence

• Chronic constipation

• Lower back pain

The good news? Starting in April, Balance Women's Healthcare will have a pelvic floor physical therapist on staff.

Let’s stop suffering in silence. No shame, no stigma—just women helping women find real solutions. If any of this sounds familiar, schedule a consultation. Your pelvic floor deserves some love, too!

Balance Women's Healthcare—Helping Women Live Their Best Lives. Stay informed, stay balanced, and take control of your health!

Andrea