The pelvic floor is made up of ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and other tissue. This provides a base and support for the entire pelvic area. Men and women both have a pelvic floor, but each holds different organs. According to the National Institutes of Health, one or more pelvic floor disorders affect about 24% of women in the United States. Physical therapy can be a solution to this problem. If you suffer from this, read below to learn how a pelvic floor doctor may be able to help.
Understanding Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic floor disorders affect the different organs that are located there. The organs found in the pelvic area are the bladder, bowels, uterus for women, prostate for men, the pubic bone, and the tailbone. Disorders of the pelvic region often include bladder pain, incontinence, bowel incontinence, constipation, endometriosis, groin pain, pubic bone pain, sexual pain, urinary dysfunction, and more. These types of disorders can have a tremendous effect on a person’s quality of life. Many people suffering from these disorders find they must change their lifestyles dramatically to accommodate these issues. A pelvic floor doctor can help you understand your condition.
Beginning Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy will provide patients with exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can help to heal the pelvic floor and provide better support for the organs found there. Many of the pelvic floor disorders that manifest are caused because the pelvic floor is weakened and cannot properly support those organs. When the pelvic floor is properly strengthened, it can often correct issues.
Setting Physical Therapy Expectations
Starting physical therapy may feel a bit intimidating at first. During your first appointment, the pelvic floor doctor will discuss with you the types of therapy that will be used and what you can realistically expect. Your physical therapist will build you up slowly to increase your tolerance of the therapy. Over time, you will start to notice that you are growing stronger and seeing improvement with your pelvic floor disorder.
No one deserves to live an uncomfortable life. If you are looking for help with pelvic floor disorders, please contact North Naples Aesthetics today. Our team of therapists will work with you to help you with your pelvic floor condition.
