Supporting Women’s Wellness at Every Stage With Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

When we think about women’s health, it is easy to focus on routine checkups, exercise, or nutrition. One area that often gets overlooked is pelvic health, which is a foundation of strength, stability, and overall wellness.

From pregnancy to postpartum recovery, through the busy middle years, and into the transition of menopause, women experience unique changes that can affect the way they feel, move, and live. Issues like core weakness, diastasis recti, leakage, pelvic pain, or prolapse are more common than many realize but they are not something women have to live with.

At F.I.T. PT, we believe every woman deserves support, solutions, and care designed to restore confidence and quality of life. That is why we are proud to offer Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to help women thrive at every stage.

Why Pelvic Floor Therapy Matters

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that provide essential support to your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs while also playing a critical role in posture, breathing, and core stability. When these muscles become weak, tight, or injured, women may experience:

➡️ Core weakness

➡️ Discomfort or pain

➡️ Leakage or incontinence

➡️ Pelvic organ prolapse

➡️ Back pain

These challenges are common but often underdiagnosed or dismissed. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy helps restore function, strength, and comfort so women can move through life with confidence.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Recovery

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it places a heavy demand on the body. As your uterus grows, abdominal and pelvic floor muscles stretch and weaken. Hormones like relaxin increase joint laxity, which can affect stability in the hips and pelvis. The shifting posture and extra weight can also strain the low back.

After childbirth, recovery varies depending on delivery type. Vaginal births may result in perineal tearing, pelvic floor trauma, or scar tissue, while C-sections often leave core weakness and abdominal scar tissue that impacts mobility and comfort.

Common postpartum issues include:

• Core and pelvic floor weakness leading to poor stability

• Diastasis Recti 

• Scar tissue and muscle tightness limiting mobility

• Urinary leakage or urgency from weakened pelvic floor muscles

• Pain with movement or intimacy due to trauma or muscle imbalance

How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps:

• Strengthening weakened muscles through guided core and pelvic floor exercises

• Teaching safe movement strategies for lifting, bending, and caring for your baby

• Scar tissue mobilization to restore flexibility and reduce pain

• Breathing and posture retraining to support healing and stability

• Muscle tension release to improve function and relieve discomfort

With therapy, women can restore strength, regain confidence, and return to motherhood feeling supported and empowered.

Pelvic Pain & Sexual Dysfunction

Pelvic pain can stem from multiple causes—tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles, scar tissue from surgery or childbirth, endometriosis, or hormonal shifts that affect tissue health. These issues may show up as painful periods, discomfort with intimacy, or chronic tension in the pelvis, hips, or low back.

Many women assume pelvic pain is “just part of life,” but it is not something you have to live with. Many women experience pelvic floor changes during and after pregnancy that can lead to: Core weakness, Discomfort or pain, Leakage or incontinence, and Pelvic organ prolapse.

How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps:

• Gentle internal and external techniques to release muscle tension and scar tissue

• Improving circulation and mobility to reduce pain and restore comfort

• Relaxation training and breathing strategies to calm an overactive pelvic floor

• Education on posture, movement, and daily activities that may contribute to pain

The goal is not only to reduce pain but to restore confidence in daily life and intimacy.

Urinary & Bowel Incontinence

Bladder and bowel incontinence commonly occur because the pelvic floor muscles, which act like a supportive hammock, are either too weak or not coordinating properly with the bladder and core.

Causes include:

• Childbirth (muscle or nerve damage during delivery)

• Aging and hormonal changes

• High-impact exercise or chronic straining

• Surgery or pelvic trauma

Types of incontinence:

• Stress incontinence – leakage when coughing, sneezing, or exercising

• Urgency incontinence – strong, sudden urges that are hard to control

• Mixed incontinence – a combination of both

How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps:

• Strengthening weak muscles with customized exercise plans

• Retraining coordination between the bladder and pelvic floor

• Teaching urge suppression strategies to reduce frequency and urgency

• Addressing lifestyle factors (hydration, bowel habits, toileting posture)

With therapy, many women regain bladder and bowel control, restoring confidence and freedom in daily life.

Peri- & Post-Menopausal Care

As estrogen levels decline during peri- and post-menopause, the pelvic floor and surrounding tissues change. The muscles may become weaker, connective tissues lose elasticity, and the vaginal lining can thin and dry. These changes increase the risk of:

• Vaginal dryness and discomfort

• Pelvic organ prolapse (bladder, uterus, or rectum shifting downward)

• Urinary leakage or urgency

• Decreased core stability

How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps:

• Targeted strengthening to support the bladder, uterus, and bowel

• Gentle techniques to maintain mobility and circulation in pelvic tissues

• Strategies to reduce prolapse symptoms and improve posture support

• Education on lifestyle modifications and exercises to promote long-term pelvic health

By addressing these changes proactively, women can continue to stay active, comfortable, and confident through this life stage.

Why it is Important to Address Pelvic Floor Issues Early

When left untreated, what starts as “mild” symptoms like occasional leakage, pressure, or pain, can progress into bigger challenges, such as:

• Increased frequency or severity of urinary or bowel incontinence

• Worsening prolapse symptoms (a “falling” sensation of pelvic organs)

• Chronic pelvic or low back pain

• Avoidance of exercise, intimacy, or social activities due to discomfort or embarrassment

The good news? Pelvic floor physical therapy can help to:

• Reduce pain and tension by retraining overactive muscles

• Restore strength and balance to weak or stretched tissues

• Improve circulation and mobility, supporting long-term tissue health

• Provide education and strategies to prevent symptoms from worsening

By addressing these concerns early, women can prevent small issues from becoming life-limiting conditions and reclaim confidence in their bodies at every stage of life. 

Take the Next Step Toward Wellness

Whether you are preparing for motherhood, recovering postpartum, navigating incontinence, or moving through menopause, know that you are not alone—and that help is available.

📅 We are now scheduling appointments for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in South Palm Beach Florida! Contact us today to get started and put your wellness first.