Reclaim Your Confidence: Overcoming Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is a condition that affects many women, particularly those who have been pregnant or have given birth, with approximately a 35% chance of experiencing it. While it’s common, it doesn’t mean you have to accept it as a part of life.
Recognizing the Signs
Here are some signs to watch out for:
- Urinary leakage when laughing, sneezing, or coughing (stress incontinence) – affecting 4 in 10 women. Pain in the buttocks area.
- Difficulty initiating bowel or bladder movements.
- Pain during sexual intercourse, which can affect as many as 75% of women.
- If any of these sound familiar, you might be dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction. The good news? It can be addressed and overcome!
Common Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction may manifest through various symptoms, including:
- Difficulty urinating or having bowel movements.
- The sensation that bowel movements are incomplete.
- Leakage of urine or feces.
- Frequent urges to use the bathroom.
- The need to strain while urinating or defecating.
- Stopping and starting urination.
- Long-term constipation.
- Changing positions to facilitate bowel movements.
- Painful urination.
- Unexplained lower back pain.
- Discomfort in your genitals, anus, or lower abdomen (pelvic region).
Expert Care for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
At Precision Physiotherapy, our dedicated Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists are here to help you regain control and confidence. Here’s what you can expect:
Initial Assessment: We begin by discussing your history, current concerns, and goals. We respect your comfort level regarding treatment, and internal exams are not mandatory.
Customized Treatment: Your therapist will collaborate with you to design a personalized plan of care tailored to your goals. You’ll learn valuable techniques and receive prescribed exercises and tools to address your pelvic floor dysfunction.
Compassionate Care: Our all-female team specializes in working exclusively with women. We provide compassionate and judgment-free care, ensuring you feel comfortable throughout your journey to recovery.
Don’t let pelvic floor dysfunction dictate your life. You deserve to live free from leakage and discomfort. Take the first step towards a more confident you – call us today at our Binbrook and Upper Wentworth clinics for a FREE consultation with one of our therapists. Your journey to a healthier pelvic floor begins here.