We offer a safe and inclusive space for our patients.
A pelvic floor physiotherapist can help assess these areas and target the pelvic floor muscles, surrounding tissues and nerves through a comprehensive examination and provide the appropriate treatment to reduce the pelvic floor dysfunction.
It is important to understand the root cause of any problem and to approach it through the lens of the whole person in order to effectively treat the condition.
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
The goal of pelvic floor physiotherapy is to help resolve and prevent the common pelvic dysfunctions that many of us have been told are a normal part of aging or pregnancy or post-partum.
Our pelvic floor is made up of many muscles that can become weak or tight which can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction. It has been noted that 1 in 3 women are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction. These issues may present themselves in different ways including:
lower back pain
tailbone pain
pain with intercourse
incontinence
bowel control
pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse
Unfortunately, these symptoms can create a great deal of embarrassment and are often left untreated. You may feel shy or nervous to speak with a pelvic floor physiotherapist, know that Latitude offers a safe and inclusive space for patients.
Areas Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is effective in treating include:
Pain or problems during intercourse, orgasm stimulation
Pelvic Floor Prolapse
Pre and postpartum conditions
Diastasis rectus abdominus
Constipation
Urinary Frequency
Bowel or bladder incontinence
Pelvic Pain
Lower back or hip pain
Have Questions? We are happy to help you and answer any questions or concerns.
It is the goal of the physiotherapist to educate and teach you about your condition and how you can regain your power back.
