PELVIC HEALTH for Men and Women

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Pelvic pain or pressure can impact both men and women and may feel dull, sharp, achy, or heavy. It can stem from a variety of causes, including pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, nerve irritation, scar tissue from surgery or childbirth, posture or core weakness, and conditions like endometriosis or chronic prostatitis. This pain may occur with movement, sitting, urination, bowel movements, or intimacy—and often goes undiagnosed.  You don't have to live with it untreated - help is available. 

Urinary incontinence is a common condition that affects both men and women.  It can range from occasional leaking during a cough or sneeze to a lack of control of the bladder, causing a sudden urge to urinate. Incontinence can result from routine daily habits, physical changes to our body like pregnancy and childbirth, age-related or hormonal changes, surgery, physical strain, or muscular imbalances in the pelvic floor.  Regardless of the cause, no one should have to live with the discomfort of urinary incontinence.  

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. Amid the flurry of preparations for a new addition to the family and the profound physiological changes that accompany pregnancy, it's easy for women to overlook the importance of initiating or maintaining an exercise routine during this period.

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology strongly recommends that women engage in regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day throughout their pregnancy. Pregnancy can lead to postural adjustments, hormonal fluctuations, and muscle imbalances. The presence of good abdominal and low back stability can play a pivotal role in mitigating these changes. Pain during pregnancy can manifest in areas such as the lower back, tailbone, hips, or groin.

At THEORY Physical Therapy, we provide treatments tailored to your specific needs. For instance, one treatment option involves co-contraction exercises, which entail activating the transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles to strengthen the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. This approach helps support women's health and comfort during the course of their pregnancy.

Sacroiliac Dysfunction, also known as SI dysfunction, can be a debilitating condition that affects your ability to walk, run, climb stairs, or even sit comfortably.  It occurs when there's abnormal movement or instability in the sacroiliac joints - the joints that connect your lower spine (sacrum) to your pelvis.  

SI dysfunction can result from trauma such as a car accident or fall, labor and delivery, arthritis, or muscle imbalances. The pain is often felt in the lower back, legs, buttock, tailbone, hips, groin or even down the legs. Because of its close relationship to the spine, it is commonly misdiagnosed as general low back pain.  In some cases, it may lead to joint inflammation, known as sacroiliitis. 

At THEORY Physical Therapy, we specialize in assessing pelvic alignment and movement patterns to identify how your SI joint may be contributing to your pain. With personalized treatment and targeted manual therapy, we help restore proper motion and reduce discomfort—so you can move with confidence again.