Constipation is more than just uncomfortable — it can strain your pelvic floor, contribute to prolapse, or worsen urinary leakage. Many women struggle with constipation during pregnancy, postpartum, or after pelvic surgery. At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health and Wellness in Orlando, we teach gentle strategies like proper toileting posture, breathwork, and pelvic floor relaxation to protect your body and restore comfort.

Eager to get back to lifting after pregnancy? Whether it’s weights at the gym or picking up your toddler, your core and pelvic floor need to be ready. At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health and Wellness in Orlando, we assess your strength, pressure management, and movement mechanics. With guided progression, you’ll return to lifting safely and confidently — without leaks, pain, or setbacks.

Vaginal dryness is a common but rarely discussed issue after childbirth, during breastfeeding, or in menopause. Hormonal changes reduce natural lubrication, leading to discomfort, painful intimacy, or even bladder irritation. At Connect PT in Orlando, we help women with education on lubrication, pelvic floor relaxation, scar care, and referrals for supportive hormonal therapies when appropriate. You don’t have to “just live with it.”

Pelvic pain can feel confusing and isolating, especially when you’re told “everything looks normal.” Common causes include muscle tension, scar tissue, nerve irritation, or hormonal shifts. At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health and Wellness, we take a holistic approach — combining gentle pelvic floor release, posture training, and personalized exercises to reduce pain and restore function.

Running to the bathroom every hour? Feeling strong urges you can’t control? These bladder issues are common postpartum, post-surgery, or even without birth — but they’re treatable. At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health and Wellness, we retrain bladder habits, strengthen support muscles, and teach urge-suppression techniques so you can regain control and freedom in daily life.

If you’re months postpartum and still feel drained, it’s not “just motherhood.” Hormonal shifts, poor sleep, and an under-recovered core and pelvic floor can all contribute to lingering fatigue. At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health and Wellness, we look at the whole picture — from breathwork and posture to gentle strength-building and sleep strategies — to help moms restore energy and resilience.

A feeling of heaviness, bulging, or pressure in your vagina after birth may be a sign of pelvic organ prolapse. It’s common, but it’s not something you should ignore. Prolapse happens when pelvic organs shift due to weakened support structures during pregnancy and delivery. At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health and Wellness in Orlando, we guide women through safe exercises, posture strategies, and pelvic floor rehab to reduce symptoms and restore confidence.

Pain with intimacy after childbirth, C-section, or pelvic surgery is more common than most women realize — but it’s not something you should have to “just live with.” Causes often include pelvic floor tightness, scar tissue restrictions, or hormonal changes, especially during breastfeeding or post-menopause.

Ignoring painful sex can affect relationships, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. The good news? Treatment is available. At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health & Wellness in Orlando, we use gentle pelvic floor relaxation techniques, scar mobilization, dilator training, and education on lubrication and positioning.

You are not alone. This is a medical condition, not a reflection of you — and with the right care, most women experience lasting improvement in comfort and confidence.

Being “cleared at 6 weeks” doesn’t always mean your body is truly ready for running, HIIT, or lifting. Signs like leaking, core doming, heaviness, or pain signal that your core and pelvic floor may need more recovery first.

At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health & Wellness in Orlando, we guide new moms through safe first steps — walking, breath + core connection, and gentle strengthening. With personalized screenings for pelvic floor strength, impact tolerance, and functional movement, we help you rebuild confidence and return to the workouts you love, safely and sustainably.

A hysterectomy can bring relief from pain or heavy bleeding, but recovery often comes with new challenges — from core weakness and scar tightness to bladder changes or painful intimacy. The good news? You don’t have to navigate this alone.

At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic & Wellness in Orlando, we help women rebuild strength and confidence after hysterectomy. Through scar care, gentle pelvic floor retraining, bladder and bowel strategies, and guidance for safe return to activity, we support your healing every step of the way. Most women benefit from starting therapy around 4–6 weeks post-op, once cleared by their surgeon.

A C-section is one of the most common surgeries worldwide, yet the recovery guidance many moms receive is limited to “don’t lift for 6 weeks.” The truth? Healing well requires more than just rest.

• Scar sensitivity is normal. Numbness, tingling, or pulling near your incision is common, and gentle scar massage can restore comfort and mobility.

• Core weakness is expected. Your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles need guided rehab to work together again.

• Posture makes a difference. Slouching or tensing around your scar can lead to back or neck pain — simple posture resets help.

• Cleared doesn’t always mean ready. A 6-week check doesn’t guarantee you’re prepared for running, lifting, or HIIT — that’s where a PT screen comes in.

• Emotional healing matters too. Processing birth trauma or disappointment is a key part of recovery.

At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health & Wellness in Orlando, we help moms navigate every step of C-section recovery — from scar care to core strength to safe return-to-fitness plans.

If your belly feels weak, “pooches out,” or domes when you sit up after pregnancy, you may have diastasis recti (abdominal separation). It’s common, but with the right approach, it’s very treatable.

Diastasis recti happens when the connective tissue between your “six-pack” muscles stretches during pregnancy, leaving a gap. You can check yourself at home: lie on your back, place fingers above your belly button, lift your head, and feel for a gap wider than two fingers.

Left untreated, diastasis can contribute to core weakness, back pain, or pelvic floor issues. The good news? With breath training, posture awareness, and safe strengthening, you can rebuild your core.

At Connect Physical Therapy Pelvic Health & Wellness, we guide moms through personalized, progressive recovery programs — so you feel strong, supported, and ready to move with confidence.

Leaking urine after pregnancy is common — but it’s not normal, and it’s treatable. Pregnancy and birth can weaken or unbalance your pelvic floor, leading to leaks with coughing, sneezing, or exercise. With pelvic floor physical therapy, you can restore control, feel confident, and get back to the activities you love.