Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Supports the Organs

The pelvic floor muscles form a “bowl” that supports the bladder, uterus, prostate, and rectum against gravity.

Weakness in the pelvic floor can lead to pelvic organ prolapse.

Makes Having Sex Possible

Pelvic floor muscles help to provide tone for the vaginal and rectal canals.

They also help promote blood flow for orgasms in females and erections in males. Alterations in muscle function can result in pain during sexual intercourse.

Prevents Incontinence

The pelvic floor muscles wrap around the urethra, rectum, and vagina (in women), helping to prevent urinary and fecal incontinence.

Whenever we sneeze, cough, exercise, or hold our breath, there is a rise in intra-abdominal pressure. Our pelvic floor muscles act like a trampoline, resisting that pressure so that nothing leaks out of the bladder or rectum.

Prevents Water Retention

The pelvic floor muscles act as a venous and lymphatic pump for the pelvis, helping to move blood and lymphatic fluid through the body.

Without the proper functioning of this “sump pump,” fluid will collect in the pelvis, leading to bloating, discomfort, and congestions.

Facilitates Good Posture

The pelvic floor muscles, along with other deep core muscles, work to unload the spine and stabilize the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, and hip joint.