external Pelvic Floor Therapy
At Live Well Active Therapy, we understand how crucial pelvic health is to your quality of life. For many, pelvic floor issues can impact daily comfort and confidence, but effective, non-invasive treatments are available. Our External Pelvic Floor Therapy program offers specialized, exercise-based approaches to strengthen, balance, and relieve tension in the pelvic area. This non-invasive method helps treat common pelvic health conditions, restore function, and improve quality of life.
Common Conditions Treated with External Pelvic Floor Therapy
Many conditions can benefit from external pelvic floor therapy, including:
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Urinary Incontinence and Leakage: Difficulty controlling bladder function can be managed and significantly improved through strengthening and coordination exercises targeting the pelvic floor.
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Strengthening supportive muscles around the pelvis can help reduce symptoms and prevent further issues.
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Diastasis Recti: Separation of the abdominal muscles, often after pregnancy, can be addressed through core-strengthening exercises.
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Prenatal and Postnatal Care: Gentle, effective methods to strengthen pelvic support before and after childbirth.
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Menopause Symptom Management: As hormonal changes impact tissue elasticity and muscle strength, targeted therapies can relieve discomfort and improve strength.
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Our approach emphasizes real, lasting improvement in these areas, allowing our clients to feel more confident and comfortable in their day-to-day lives.
what is External Pelvic Floor Therapy?
External pelvic floor therapy is a non-invasive, hands-on approach to treating pelvic floor conditions. Instead of internal techniques, this therapy targets external muscles and soft tissues surrounding the pelvis, lower back, abdomen, and hips, areas which can significantly impact pelvic health. By addressing these areas, we aim to alleviate discomfort, improve muscle function, and support overall pelvic health through:
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- Manual Therapy Techniques: These gentle techniques help release tension and improve muscle coordination.
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Targeted Exercises: Specific movements can help strengthen and balance pelvic floor muscles.
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Personalized Recovery Programs: Our therapists design a program tailored to your unique needs and goals.
This approach can benefit individuals who prefer non-invasive methods or those who may be apprehensive about traditional internal pelvic therapy.
What Does a Treatment Look Like?
Every treatment is customized to the individual, but here’s what you can expect from our external pelvic floor therapy sessions:
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Comprehensive Assessment: Your therapist will conduct a detailed assessment to understand your symptoms, medical history, and specific goals. This helps create a personalized plan that truly addresses your unique needs.
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Manual Therapy and Exercises: Therapy often includes hands-on techniques, such as gentle muscle release, stretching, and specific exercises. These techniques target core, pelvic, and surrounding muscles, improving muscle tone, coordination, and stability.
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Education and Support: Throughout the process, we’ll guide you on how to perform exercises correctly and offer lifestyle adjustments that enhance pelvic health. Understanding your body and how to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions is vital to achieving lasting results.
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Ongoing Progress Tracking: We’ll work together to track progress, make adjustments to your program, and celebrate your improvements. Many clients report improvements in strength, control, and comfort after just a few sessions, with continued results over time.
Find Lasting Relief and Confidence with External Pelvic Floor Therapy
If you’re experiencing symptoms affecting your daily life, consider external pelvic floor therapy at Live Well Active Therapy. Our team is dedicated to helping you regain strength, comfort, and control. Contact us today to learn more about this effective, non-invasive therapy.
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