Pelvic & Women’s Health Physical Therapy

Your Pelvic Health Is Part of Your Overall Health.

Pelvic health is an important part of a woman's physical well-being, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. These muscles also play an important role in bladder and bowel control, core stability, sexual health, posture, breathing, and everyday movement.

Changes in pelvic health can happen at many stages of life - not only during pregnancy or after childbirth.

At Wilmington Physical Therapy and Wellness, we believe women should feel comfortable talking about these concerns and understand that experiencing pelvic health symptoms does not mean you simply have to live with them.

What Is Pelvic Health? Symptoms We Treat

Healthy pelvic floor muscles need to be able to contract, relax, lengthen, and coordinate properly with the rest of the body. When the pelvic floor or surrounding muscles are not functioning well, you may notice symptoms such as:

• Urine leakage with coughing, sneezing, exercise, or lifting
• Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
• Pelvic pressure or heaviness
• Difficulty controlling the bladder or bowel
• Pain with certain daily activities
• Core weakness or abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
• Difficulty returning to exercise after pregnancy
• Changes following childbirth or C-section

These symptoms can affect confidence, exercise, work, relationships, sleep, and quality of life.

Pelvic Health Is Not Just About Pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth are important times to focus on pelvic health, but women's pelvic health needs can change throughout life.

Pelvic floor and core concerns may also be influenced by surgery, injury, changes in activity, aging, hormonal changes, chronic conditions, or everyday physical demands. That is why pelvic health deserves attention before a problem becomes a limitation.

Your Treatment Should Be Personal

There is no single pelvic health exercise program that works for every woman.

Some women may need to strengthen their pelvic floor. Others may need to learn how to relax and coordinate these muscles properly. Some may benefit from improving core strength, breathing, posture, mobility, or overall movement patterns.

At Wilmington Physical Therapy and Wellness, we begin by understanding you - your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, concerns, and goals.

From there, we develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual needs. As you improve, your plan changes with you - helping you build strength, confidence, and better control in the activities that matter to you.

Supporting Women Before, During & After Pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth can bring significant changes to the pelvic floor and the rest of the body. Physical therapy can help women prepare for these changes and support recovery afterward.

Care may include addressing pelvic floor function, core recovery, diastasis recti, strength, mobility, and a gradual return to exercise and everyday activities.

Take the Next Step Toward Better Pelvic Health

You deserve to understand your body, feel comfortable discussing your concerns, and receive care that is designed around you.