The pelvic floor supports the organs in your pelvis, which include the bladder, rectum, prostate, or uterus. The occurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction makes it difficult to control the muscles of your pelvic floor. It affects your bowel movement and causes pain to your pelvic region. It takes the diagnosis of a specialist to figure out the symptoms of this group. Depending on the type of disorder, the symptoms can vary.
- Experiencing constant urge to urinate or painful urination caused by a burning sensation
- Facing lower back pain
- Constipation in the bowel or bowel strains
- Going through pressure in the rectum or pelvic region
- Experiencing muscle spasms in the pelvis
- Experiencing pain in the rectum, genitals or pelvic region
In addition, women particularly,
- Face extreme pain during sexual intercourse
- Painful menstrual periods
If you experience one or more of these symptoms, visit your doctor immediately without delay.
Though the causes are still unclear, specialists have linked pelvic floor dysfunction with the weakening of the pelvic muscles or tearing of the connective tissue. It can be caused due to surgery, vaginal childbirth, and pregnancy. The events causing the disorder can be elaborated as:
- Obesity
- Surgery in the pelvic region
- Childbirth
- Damage to the nerve
- Traumatic injury in the pelvic area
To complete a thorough evaluation of the condition, physiotherapist performs an inspection of the muscles in the pelvic area. They conduct a rectal or vaginal examination and prepare a unique program to suit your condition. Different methods are used for effective treatment, which includes:
- Strengthening exercises for the core
- Internal and external manual therapy
- Postural retraining
Other treatment options that a therapist considers are:
- Medication
Mild muscle relaxants are subscribed to soothe discomfort when highly severe pain affect the pelvic region.
- Relaxation
Techniques like yoga, soothing exercises and meditation are used to relieve the pain and increase the flexibility in the pelvic area. They strengthen the damaged muscles and enhance the coordination and endurance of the pelvic region.
- Surgery
In case of severe pelvic floor dysfunction resulting in rectal prolapse, immediate surgery is suggested to avoid the continuance of the condition.
- Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps with pelvic floor dysfunction with techniques like Biofeedback, Connective Tissue Manipulation and Myofascial Release.
Your certified pelvic floor therapist can help you to a great extent for treatment. Emerald Hills Physio & Sports Clinic offers multispeciality clinics and one-on-one treatment to their patients.