Pelvic Floor Therapy

At The Breastfeeding Shop, we understand the importance of maintaining a strong and healthy pelvic floor, especially for new moms and women experiencing pelvic floor issues. Our Pelvic Floor Therapy category is designed to offer effective, non-invasive solutions that cater to specific women’s health needs, helping you regain strength and confidence.

What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Pelvic floor therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that helps strengthen and improve the function of the pelvic floor muscles. It could include exercises, stretches, manual therapy, biofeedback therapy, or electrical stimulation to strengthen or relax pelvic muscles through trigger points in your body.

Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters

The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus, and bowel. They are essential for controlling bladder and bowel movements and contributing to core stability and sexual function. Pregnancy, childbirth, aging, and other factors can weaken these muscles, leading to issues such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, interstitial cystitis, and discomfort. Investing in pelvic floor therapy products can significantly improve your quality of life by effectively addressing these concerns before turning to pelvic surgery or more invasive treatments.

What Are the Symptoms of a Weak Pelvic Floor?

You can tell if you need pelvic floor therapy if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Urinary Incontinence: Loss of bladder control, an overactive bladder, or urinary urgency
• Fecal Incontinence: Inability to control the passage of gas or stool
• Constipation: Up to half of people with long-term constipation may also have pelvic floor dysfunction
• Painful Bowel Movements: Straining or pushing to pass a bowel movement
• Difficulty Urinating: Having to start and stop when trying to urinate frequently
• Pelvic Pressure: A feeling of pressure, discomfort, or fullness in the pelvis
• Sexual Dysfunction: Reduced vaginal sensation
• Unexplained Lower Back Pain: Ongoing pain in the pelvic region, genitals, or rectum
• Muscle Spasms: Muscle spasms in the pelvis
• Rectal Pain: Severe stabbing pain in the rectum that may originate without warning

Can I Do Pelvic Floor Therapy on Myself?

Yes! Several exercises can be done at home by yourself, and many tools, including the Elvie Trainer and Elitone Pelvic Floor Exerciser, can help you regain control faster and easier. You can also consult a pelvic floor physical therapist or your OB/GYN for a complete treatment plan specialized to your needs.

What are the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Depending on the symptoms you’re experiencing, therapy can help in numerous ways, from helping you regain bladder control by improving the strength and function of the muscles that support your bladder to helping with bowel irregularities by improving muscle tone and coordination to helping with sexual dysfunction by addressing issues like painful intercourse (dyspareunia) and erectile dysfunction. Training your pelvic floor can help with pelvic pain, fecal incontinence, peripartum and postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction, and many other pelvic floor disorders.

What Are Common Pelvic Floor Exercises for Strengthening?

Some of the most common pelvic exercises include Kegels (an exercise that involves contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles), squats, cat/cow (a standard yoga exercise), and seated abdominal bracing.

How Long Does It Typically Take to See Improvements from Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Several factors affect how long it takes to see benefits from physical therapy, from your symptoms to your medical history to the techniques you use in your therapy sessions. Devices we sell at The Breastfeeding Shop, like the Elitone, are proven to reduce urinary leakage by up to 70% or more in six weeks. Other methods may take longer or shorter depending on your specific situation.

Take the First Step Toward Better Pelvic Health Today!

For personalized advice and support in choosing the right pelvic floor therapy products, contact The Breastfeeding Shop. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you find the perfect solutions for your pelvic health needs. Whether you need pelvic trainers, leakproof underwear, or other specialized products, we’ve got you covered.