Pelvic Health
Pelvic health is important for both men and women. The pelvic region contains vital organs, including the bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum. These structures are essential for normal urinary and bowel function, as well as sexual health.
Good pelvic health also helps manage issues such as low back pain and groin pain. It supports the body through the physical demands of pregnancy and recovery after childbirth.
Unfortunately, pelvic health is often overlooked. When problems go untreated, they can lead to challenges like urinary or bowel incontinence, sexual dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and chronic pain.
Our physical therapists take a comprehensive approach to pelvic health. We provide individualized care that includes support before and after childbirth, pain management strategies, and functional training to help you maintain long-term health and well-being.
Urinary incontinence refers to the unintentional leakage of urine. It can happen for many reasons. The most common type is stress incontinence, which occurs when the muscles that help keep the bladder closed (such as the pelvic floor muscles and external urethral sphincter) are not strong enough to hold urine in.
Women are more likely to experience urinary incontinence because pregnancy and childbirth can weaken or injure these muscles. Vaginal delivery, in particular, can stretch or tear the pelvic floor muscles, leading to leakage.
Urinary incontinence also affects men, especially older adults. Other causes include nerve damage from spinal cord injuries, strokes, or certain neurological conditions.
At H2 Health, our clinicians are trained to help people manage and improve all types of urinary incontinence through physical therapy. Let us help you regain confidence and improve your quality of life.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum, drop from their normal position and press into the vaginal wall. This often feels like pressure, heaviness, or a bulging sensation in the pelvis, especially with standing, lifting, or straining.
Prolapse is more common in women who have had vaginal deliveries, chronic constipation, or activities that place repeated stress on the pelvic floor. While it can feel alarming, prolapse is treatable and often improves with conservative care.
Pelvic health physical therapists help manage prolapse by teaching strategies to reduce strain, improving pelvic floor muscle strength and coordination, guiding safe exercise, and providing support for daily activities. This care helps restore confidence and improve daily comfort.
Pelvic pain includes a wide range of symptoms such as aching, burning, pressure, or sharp pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum. It may occur with sitting, physical activity, sexual intercourse, or even at rest.
Pelvic pain can result from muscle tension, nerve irritation, inflammation, or past injury. Conditions like dyspareunia (painful intercourse), pudendal neuralgia, and chronic pelvic pain syndrome are common examples.
Pelvic health physical therapists take a gentle, personalized approach to address pain. Treatment may include manual therapy to release tight tissues, techniques to calm irritated nerves, targeted exercises, education on proper posture and movement, and strategies to improve comfort during daily activities.
This care helps reduce pain, improve function, and support long-term pelvic health.
Our therapists treat a variety of diagnosis related to pelvic health including:
- Urge Urinary Incontinence / Overactive Bladder
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
- Diastasis Recti Abdominis
- Constipation / Obstructed Defecation
- Coccyx Pain (Coccydynia)
- Fecal Incontinence
- Vaginismus
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome
- Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence
- Vulvodynia
- Chronic Prostatitis / Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
- Scar Management (C-section, episiotomy, prostatectomy)
Check with your local clinical team on how we can help you with your specific diagnosis.
What to Expect
- A noninvasive treatment approach for managing urge and stress incontinence in women
- Holistic care for often under-discussed pelvic health concerns in men
- An exercise program tailored to your current condition and abilities
- Education on healthy eating habits and strategies to reduce bladder irritants
- Biofeedback and neuromuscular re-education to improve pelvic floor function
The H2 Health Family is committed to caring for every patient with respect, privacy, and discretion. Our team includes licensed, highly trained physical therapists specializing in pelvic health.
Explore services at your nearest clinic to learn more and get started. Find your closest clinic's services.
FIND A PELVIC THERAPY LOCATION NEAR YOU!
H2 Health – Beaches
14444 Beach Blvd, Ste 21
Jacksonville, FL 32250
(904) 223-4124
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Rehab Partners – Crystal River
1560 N Meadowcrest Blvd
Crystal River, Florida 34429
(352) 228-4088
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H2 Health – London
649 Meyers Baker Rd, Ste 102
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7316
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Physio Physical Therapy – West Asheville
1308 B Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 348-1780
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H2 Health – Dublin
5286 Alexander Road
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-6400
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Virginia Center For Spine & Sports Therapy
2820 Waterford Lake Dr, Ste 103
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 249-8277
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Turner Physical Therapy
203 Dawkins Dr.
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304)-645-9797
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Active Fitness & Physical Therapy
436 Central Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3654
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Active Fitness & Physical Therapy – Hico
44 Opossum Creek Rd
Victor, WV 25938
(304) 658-5858
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Tears Physical Therapy Center – Teays Valley
3910 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-7293
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Teays Physical Therapy Center – St. Albans
808 B Street, Suite A
St. Albans, WV 25177
(304) 727-7293
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