Holistic Pelvic Floor Therapy

 

Pelvic Pain/Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

There’s a common misconception that pelvic pain/PFD only affects women that have had children, which is wholly untrue! (Although a recent study says that 12 years postpartum, around 40% of women who had pain STILL have pain 12 years later!!) 

There are many conditions that contribute to and/or cause pelvic pain including

 

  • Pregnancy

  • Birth Trauma/Anxiety

  • Cesarean/Episiotomy/Perineal Tearing Scarring/Adhesions

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

  • Diastasis Recti

  • Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

  • Coccygodynia/Coccydynia/Tailbone Pain

  • Endometriosis

  • Pudendal Neuralgia/Pudendal Nerve Entrapment

  • Pelvic Congestion

  • Prostatitis

  • Painful Bladder Syndrome

  • Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia

  • Vaginismus

  • Bartholin’s Gland Cyst

 

Because of changes to our lifestyles over the last 100 years or so, these problems are increasingly common (that's not to say it wasn't a problem before and common does NOT equal normal). Sitting for work, commuting, tv, poor diet, over exerting and a number of other factors can contribute to pelvic pain/PFD. 

I have a unique combination of therapies I can utilize to treat this particular area, taking into account your individual needs and comfort level!

One question that is commonly asked is- Are there acupuncture points “down there”? Yes there are local acupuncture points on the perineum and between the anus and coccyx (tail bone). I also needle ashi/trigger points locally BUT if you’re not comfortable with being needled in and around the pelvic floor, that’s okay! I have a number of different ways to help you!