Women Pelvic Pain and Incontinence

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Why Pelvic Pain Occur:

Pelvic pain can occur for a number of reasons. This type of pain can be limiting and, for some people, even a bit embarrassing. It can hinder your daily life and prevent you from doing some of your daily tasks or activities you love. Fortunately, pelvic floor rehabilitation can help ease your symptoms of pelvic dysfunction and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so you don’t experience additional problems in the future. If you are experiencing pelvic pain, contact Long Island Physical Therapy today to find relief!

How does physical therapy help pelvic pain?

Physical therapy treatments, such as pelvic floor rehabilitation and accompanying methods, have been proven to treat a variety of conditions resulting in pelvic pain. Some of the most common pelvic conditions that physical therapy treats include:

Postpartum pelvic pain

After giving birth, it is common for new mothers to experience strained muscles and/or connective tissue damage in their pelvic floor. Pelvic floor rehabilitation helps in reducing the pain that is being felt, in addition to strengthening any damaged muscles or tissues.

Postpartum pelvic pain

Pain following abdominal surgery

If you are recovering from a recent surgical procedure, pelvic floor rehabilitation can help in breaking up scar tissue, improving strength, and regaining range of motion in your abdomen/pelvic region.

Pain following abdominal surgery

Endometriosis

Endometriosis can affect the bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the pelvic region. Pelvic floor rehabilitation can help reduce the pain and bloating that you may be experiencing with endometriosis, in addition to strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.

Endometriosis

Urinary incontinence

A Physical Therapist at Long Island Physical Therapy can help determine the root of your problem with urinary incontinence, rather than simply treating the symptoms. Pelvic floor rehabilitation will focus on strengthening the muscles under your bladder in order to treat and eliminate incontinence issues.

Urinary incontinence

Constipation

Pelvic floor rehabilitation can loosen and relax the muscles in your pelvic and anal areas, which can help relieve and eliminate constipation. While these are just a few of the most common conditions of pelvic dysfunction that can be treated with physical therapy, there are a number of additional pelvic conditions that PT treatments can relieve. For example, painful intercourse and infertility problems may also be improved with pelvic therapy. Some less common conditions that can be treated also include pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, and diastasis recti.

Constipation

Incontinence

“Urinary incontinence” is a technical term for leaking urine by accident. It is a common condition in more elderly demographics, especially elderly women, although it can happen to anyone for a number of reasons. Fortunately, urinary incontinence can be controlled and/or cured with the help of physical therapy. If you have been struggling with urinary incontinence and are looking for help, contact Long Island Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment with our dedicated Physical Therapist

How will I benefit?

The muscles, tendons, and ligaments that comprise the pelvic floor all serve an extremely important purpose, as they support the core of your body. Our highly trained Physical therapists can help in relieving your pelvic pain, improving your flexibility, and increasing your overall functionality.

The treatments involved in your pelvic floor rehabilitation plan will be dependent upon the results of your initial assessment. Your injury or condition will be evaluated during a physical examination, and then a qualified physical therapist will form a treatment plan that will address your specific needs. This will typically include several forms of exercise and massage to reduce pain, lessen symptoms, and potentially heal your condition.

our treatment methods can help provide relief and recovery for problems that patients have been facing for years. If your pelvic pain is limiting you, Contact Long Island Physical Therapy today to begin your path toward long-lasting relief!

Why am I experiencing urinary incontinence?

There are several reasons why someone may leak urine despite their control. Some short-term urinary incontinence may develop and disappear on its own due to a temporary condition, such as a urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, or constipation. Certain medications can even cause temporary bladder control problems that should clear up after use. However, if your urinary incontinence persists, it may be due to a larger underlying condition, such as:

Weak bladder muscles
Overactive bladder muscles
Damaged bladder nerves, typically from diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s.
Difficulty getting to the bathroom in time, due to diseases such as arthritis
Pelvic organ prolapse
Damaged pelvic floor nerves, due to injury or surgery

In addition to the different ways in which urinary incontinence can be caused, there are also different types of urinary incontinence that can occur. The different types of urinary incontinence include:

Stress incontinence.

Stress incontinence is caused when one experiences a urine leak due to pressure on the bladder. For example, stress incontinence can occur when exercising, lifting heavy objects, laughing, coughing, or sneezing. This is the most common type of bladder control problem in younger to middle-aged women, and it may occur around the time of menopause.

Stress incontinence.

Urge incontinence.

Urge incontinence is caused when there is a sudden and emergent need to urinate. Someone experiencing urge incontinence may not have enough time to make it to the toilet before leakage occurs. This type of bladder control problems is usually a result of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke.

Urge incontinence.

Overflow incontinence.

Overflow incontinence is caused by a bladder that is always full, thus causing leakage to occur. conditions, such as diabetes and spinal cord injuries, can cause this type of bladder control problem.

Overflow incontinence.

Overflow incontinence is caused by a bladder that is always full, thus causing leakage to occur. conditions, such as diabetes and spinal cord injuries, can cause this type of bladder control problem.

Functional incontinence.

Functional incontinence is caused when people have a condition that makes it hard to move to the bathroom quickly enough before leakage occurs. People with functional incontinence actually have normal bladder control; however, they have an alternative condition (such as arthritis) that makes it difficult to move and thus results in leakage if they cannot make it to the toilet in time. If you are experiencing persistent urinary incontinence that has been occurring for several weeks or months, contact our Long Island Physical Therapy office as soon as possible to seek help.

Functional incontinence.

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How will physical therapy help with my urinary incontinence?

At Long Island Physical Therapy, we know that living with urinary incontinence can be limiting – and even embarrassing at times, especially when it occurs during a social setting. Our physical therapist is dedicated to improving your pelvic health, quality of life, and socialization, so you can get back to living your very best life.

When you arrive for your initial consultation, our physical therapists will perform a physical examination to determine the strength of your pelvic floor. Your physical exam, along with an evaluation of your medical history and discussion of your symptoms, will help in determining the best route for your treatment plan. Typical treatments for those struggling with urinary incontinence typically includes:

Increasing strength, stability, and endurance of the core, transverse abdominals, hip muscles, and pelvic floor.
Increasing synergy and pattern of muscle firing between the pelvic floor and core.
Performing strengthening exercises in functional and dynamic positions.
Improving posture/positions.
Modifying diet.
Keeping a bladder diary and log.
Participating in an exercising/walking/mobility program.
Participating in functional activities.
Participating in a home exercise program and instruction.

It is common for those suffering from Alzheimer’s to also struggle with urinary incontinence for several reasons. For example, urinary incontinence may result from a lack of realization that urination is occurring, forgetting that one needs to urinate, or not being able to find the bathroom. The pelvic floor rehabilitation provide helpful tips for caregivers, such as:

Avoiding giving out caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, tea, and sodas, as these increase urination. However, do not limit water.
Keeping pathways to the bathroom clear and the bathroom itself clutter-free to allow for easy access. Make sure to keep the bathroom light on at all times to make it easier to find.
Making sure you provide regular bathroom breaks. Giving gentle reminders to use the bathroom may also be helpful, as Alzheimer’s patients may not realize how long it has been since their last urination.
Supplying underwear that is easy to get on and off.
Supplying absorbent underclothes for trips away from home, in case an accident occurs.

If you, or someone you are caring for, are struggling with urinary incontinence and you are looking for help, contact us at Long Island Physical Therapy today to request an appointment.

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