The pelvic physiotherapy consultation can be, first of all, a moment to (re)encounter your body and your deepest and most intimate muscles. It is a safe space to talk about your symptoms. We want to listen to your story carefully and without judgment.
The most frequent reasons for seeking this consultation include:
- Knowledge about the pelvic floor: getting to know it and care for it. The pelvic floor provides support for organs such as the bladder, ovaries, and uterus. It is also responsible for controlling our sphincters, i.e., responsible for continence, and plays a key role in sexual function. A functional pelvic floor is one that is able to contract and distend according to the needs of the body. Knowledge of the body’s structures, from anatomy to function, is a powerful health tool. In this consultation you also learn good pelvic health habits and become aware of which signs and symptoms may indicate pelvic floor dysfunction, so that situations like these can be prevented or quickly diagnosed and treated.
- Management of pain in the abdominal, lower back, pelvic region, among others.
- Development of good postural control for the challenges of everyday life and for sports practice.
- Evaluation and adaptation of strategies used during exercise (breathing pattern, pressure management), which can be determinant in the appearance of symptoms, especially in the case of high-impact exercise.
- Diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions, which can be the cause of severe menstrual pain; pain or inability to insert a tampon; pain or burning sensation before, during or after sexual intercourse; leakage of urine or gas/feces; recurrent urinary infections; pain or burning sensation when urinating/pain when defecating; chronic constipation; hemorrhoids; pain in the pelvic area; sensation of constant pressure or weight in the pelvic area and/or loss of air through the vagina.
Physiotherapy consultations can be performed at UTERUS and at home. Consultation packs are available for situations that require more regular monitoring.
Contact us here for more information.