Pelvic Floor Therapy
(Raleigh, Wakefield and Holly Springs locations; UNC Rex Cancer Center; and UNC Rex Pelvic Health Therapy in Cary)
Pelvic problems can affect anyone and are relatively common. They include pelvic pain, incontinence (not being able to hold in urine), bowel dysfunction (problems with pooping), and bone and muscle issues that can happen with pregnancy. If you have pelvic health problems, pelvic floor therapy may improve your quality of life. Often, it can help you avoid or delay surgery.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
You’ll meet with a specially trained physical therapist. Here’s what might happen:
- Talking: Your therapist will talk to you about your symptoms and medical history.
- Learning: You’ll learn more about your pelvic floor and how it works.
- Checking: Your therapist may check your posture (the straightness of your back) and how your hips, back and belly move.
- Examining: If you’re comfortable and agree, your therapist may check the muscles inside or outside your pelvis. You can say “no” to any part of the exam.
Post-Partum Therapy
(All locations)
As a new mom, taking care of yourself is important so that you are as healthy as possible to take care of your new baby. During and after pregnancy, your body undergoes big changes that can be helped by physical therapy. Our staff can help you with the following issues:
- Stomach muscle separation that sometimes happens during pregnancy
- Trouble holding in pee or poop (called urinary or fecal incontinence)
- Pain with sex
- Pain in your lower back
- Pelvic pain
We can teach you exercises that will make your pelvic muscles stronger and prevent muscle strains.
