Pelvic Floor Therapy

Specialized Pelvic Floor Therapy for Women

We offer specialized pelvic floor therapy for women, focused on restoring strength, coordination, and comfort of the pelvic floor muscles. Care is evidence-based and individualized to support bladder, bowel, core, and pelvic health across different stages of adulthood.

Is Pelvic Floor Therapy Right for You?

If you are experiencing ongoing pelvic symptoms, discomfort, or functional concerns that are impacting your daily life, pelvic floor therapy may be an appropriate part of your care.

Your primary care provider can help determine whether pelvic floor therapy is a good fit for your symptoms and goals, or whether referral to another specialist or therapy setting would be more appropriate.

Pelvic floor therapy at Flourish Family Medicine focuses on evaluating and treating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction using evidence-based techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.

Care may include a detailed assessment of pelvic floor muscle strength, coordination, and mobility, along with evaluation of posture, breathing patterns, and core engagement. Based on this assessment, your therapist will create a personalized treatment plan designed to improve function, reduce discomfort, and support daily activities.

Treatment may involve a combination of:

Therapeutic exercises to improve strength and coordination
Manual therapy techniques when appropriate
Breathing and relaxation strategies
Education on posture, movement, and lifestyle factors that affect pelvic health
Home exercises to support progress between visits

Care is always provided at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful, with clear communication throughout the process.

Why Pelvic Floor Therapy Matters

The pelvic floor plays a key role in bladder and bowel function, core stability, pelvic support, and sexual health. When these muscles are not functioning optimally — whether due to weakness, tension, injury, pregnancy, surgery, or chronic strain — symptoms can develop that affect daily comfort and quality of life.

Pelvic floor therapy addresses these issues by improving muscle coordination, strength, and relaxation. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, therapy aims to restore function and support long-term pelvic health.

Who Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy?

At Flourish Family Medicine, pelvic floor therapy is offered for adult women experiencing symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction.

Patients may benefit if they are experiencing concerns such as:

Urinary urgency, frequency, or leakage
Pelvic pain or pressure
Pain with intercourse
Difficulty with bowel movements or incomplete emptying
Core weakness or instability
Symptoms related to pregnancy, postpartum changes, or menopause
Pelvic discomfort following surgery

At this time, pelvic floor therapy services in our clinic are limited to adult women. We are happy to provide referrals for men or pediatric patients who may benefit from pelvic floor therapy in a specialized setting.

How Pelvic Floor Therapy Works

Pelvic floor therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation that considers your symptoms, medical history, and functional goals. Your therapist will assess pelvic floor muscle coordination and strength, as well as posture, breathing patterns, and core engagement.

Based on this assessment, a personalized treatment plan is developed. Therapy may include targeted exercises, manual techniques when appropriate, breathing and relaxation strategies, and education on movement patterns and daily habits that influence pelvic health.

Treatment plans are individualized, progressive, and adjusted over time based on response and comfort.

What to Expect

Pelvic floor therapy is collaborative and patient-centered. Your therapist will explain each step of the evaluation and treatment process and ensure your comfort throughout care.

Some techniques may involve internal or external assessment when clinically appropriate and only with your informed consent. Your preferences and comfort are always respected, and care is paced according to your needs.

Most patients attend multiple sessions over time, with specific recommendations based on symptoms and progress. Home exercises are often provided to support continued improvement between visits.

Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy

With consistent care, patients may experience: