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How do I know if I have a pelvic floor dysfunction?

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Pelvic Floor Therapy provides solutions that you may not know exist…to problems that you may not even realize you have.

How do I know if I have a pelvic floor dysfunction?

If you have one or more of these symptoms, then you likely have a pelvic floor dysfunction and would benefit from an evaluation from a Pelvic Health Therapist:

  • I sometimes have pelvic pain (in genitals, perineum, pubic or bladder area, or pain with urination) that exceeds a ‘3’ on a 1-10 pain scale, with 10 being the worst pain imaginable

  • I can remember falling onto my tailbone, lower back, or buttocks (even in childhood)

  • I sometimes experience one or more of the following urinary symptoms

    • Accidental loss of urine

    • Feeling unable to completely empty my bladder

    • Having to void within a few minutes of a previous void

    • Pain or burning with urination

    • Difficulty starting or frequent stopping/starting of urine stream

  • I often or occasionally have to get up to urinate two or more times at night

  • I sometimes have a feeling of increased pelvic pressure or the sensation of my pelvic organs slipping down or falling out

  • I have a history of pain in my low back, hip, groin, or tailbone or have had sciatica

  • I sometimes experience one or more of the following bowel symptoms

    • Loss of bowel control

    • Feeling unable to completely empty my bowels

    • Straining or pain with a bowel movement

    • Difficulty initiating a bowel movement

  • I sometimes experience pain or discomfort with sexual activity or intercourse

  • Sexual activity increases one or more of my other symptoms

  • Prolonged sitting increases my symptoms

Pelvic floor dysfunction is more common than you might think. Many symptoms that women struggle with DAILY have been normalized and often become chronic if not treated. If you have any of these symptoms please consider getting a consultation with a holistic women's health provider. You'll be surprised at how life changing pelvic floor therapy can be!!!

Contact Kaye for a complimentary 15 minute chat to discuss your symptoms and answer your questions

205-515-0258 kaye@sharpphysicaltherapy.com