Why Pelvic Floor Therapy Isn’t Just for Postpartum Moms

When most people hear “pelvic floor therapy,” they immediately think postpartum recovery. While pelvic PT is incredibly valuable after childbirth, it is not just for new moms — and that misconception keeps many people from getting help sooner.

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports your bladder, bowel, and (in women) uterus. These muscles play a major role in continence, sexual function, posture, and core stability. Just like any other muscle group, they can become tight, weak, uncoordinated, or painful — at any stage of life.

Pelvic floor therapy can help with:

• Urinary urgency or leakage

• Constipation or difficulty emptying bowels

• Pain with intercourse

• Core weakness or abdominal separation

• Pelvic, hip, or tailbone pain

• Symptoms during pregnancy or menopause

You don’t need to have had a baby to experience pelvic floor dysfunction. Athletes, desk workers, people with chronic stress, prior surgeries, or recurring back pain can all benefit from pelvic floor care.

Pelvic physical therapy focuses on restoring strength, coordination, mobility, and nervous system balance — not just “doing Kegels.” Treatment is individualized, respectful, and designed to help your body function better as a whole.

If something feels “off” in your core or pelvis, that’s reason enough to be evaluated.