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What is pelvic floor therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy is physical therapy focused on the muscles, nerves, and connective tissue of your pelvic floor. These muscles support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. When they're weak, tight, or dysfunctional, you experience leakage, pain, urgency, and other issues. Pelvic floor therapy retrains and strengthens these muscles so they work the way they're supposed to.
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How do I know if I need pelvic floor therapy?
You might benefit if you experience leakage with exercise, pelvic pain, urgency or frequency issues, constipation, painful intercourse, or lower back or hip pain. These aren't things you have to live with. Book a consultation and we'll assess what's going on.
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What is orthopedic physical therapy?
Orthopedic PT treats musculoskeletal issues: your joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Think back pain, hip pain, knee issues, or post-surgery recovery. Here's what matters: your posture, core strength, and how you move everywhere directly affects how your pelvic floor functions. That's why we combine both. Everything is connected.
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What does a typical pelvic floor session look like?
Your first visit is an evaluation. We take your history, do a thorough assessment, and determine what treatment approach works best for you. Follow-up sessions include manual therapy, targeted exercises, breathing work, and education about your body. Sessions are up to 50 minutes long. You'll leave understanding what's happening and exactly what to do at home.
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Is internal treatment always needed for pelvic health sessions?
No. Internal exams help us diagnose and treat specific dysfunction, but external work—breathing, core strengthening, and movement patterns—gets real results on its own. Some patients prefer to start with external-only treatment. Your plan depends on what's actually going on with your body, not a preset protocol. You have a choice.
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If I'm on my period, do I have to reschedule my appointment?
No. You can come in during your period. We generally avoid internal work during heavy flow days, but external treatment, exercise, and education continue normally. It's completely your choice if you're comfortable coming in.
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What conditions does Route 2 Recovery specialize in?
Birth Prep, Pregnancy, Post-Partum, Abdominal Separation (DRA), C-section, Constipation, Erectile Dysfunction, Headaches, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Leakage, Low Back Pain, Pain with Intercourse, Pelvic Pain, Prolapse, Sports Injuries, Tailbone Pain
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What other diagnoses have we worked with?
Ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis, Headaches, Hip pain, Knee pain, Neck pain, Post-surgical, Shoulder pain, Vertigo
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Do I need a referral for physical therapy?
The short answer is no. You have direct access to Physical Therapy, meaning you can be evaluated and treated for up to 10-15 days, without the need of a referral. Your physical therapist will provide more information at your first visit. Call us directly and book your first session.
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Do I need to get imaging done prior to my evaluation?
Doctors of Physical Therapy have been trained on differential diagnoses of musculoskeletal conditions and can evaluate and treat you, without the need of X-rays, MRIs or CT scans, if deemed appropriate. We take the time to review your medical, physical and social history, put all the pieces together and come up with a personalized program for you. If there are any red flags in our findings, then we will refer you out to the appropriate medical professional.
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What should I bring to my first appointment?
Wear comfortable clothing, preferably t-shirt or tank top, joggers, sweatpants, or shorts and tennis shoes.
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How long does treatment typically take?
Most clients see significant improvement in 6-12 weeks with consistent treatment. The exact timeline depends on your condition and how committed you are to the work at home. We'll give you a clearer picture after your evaluation.
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What happens if I don't treat my pelvic floor issue?
Untreated dysfunction typically gets worse, not better. You'll likely experience worsening leakage, chronic pain, limited activity tolerance, and sexual dysfunction. The longer you wait, the longer recovery takes. Address it now while you're motivated.
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Can I be treated with therapy if I have a herniated or bulging disc?
Yes, having a herniated disc may sound scary but the reality is that there may be a lot more going on with your body than just the herniated disc. It is usually not the only reason for your pain. Herniated discs have been shown to have the ability to heal, with the proper therapy. At Route 2 Recovery, we perform special tests to see how your whole body is functioning. We highly recommend you seek professional guidance from a PT that you trust so that you can be able to move freely again.
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How to know if Route 2 Recovery is the right fit for you?