Utilizing a Pelvic Floor Therapist for your
Orthopedic Problem.
Some individuals with orthopedic issues find it worthwhile to rule out any possible pelvic floor contributions to their symptoms by seeing a pelvic floor therapist who can also treat orthopedic conditions.
Where Pelvic Health PT and Orthopedic problems overlap
- and a Pelvic Floor Therapist provides you
with a win-win situation:
Did you know:
- Psoas muscle can alter the angle of your pelvis or spine and feel stiff when overworked? If overworked, then stretching will not help. Psoas muscle overactivation is frequently a problem during pregnancy and after that. We will teach you how to use your muscles more effectively during our pelvic therapy sessions.
Did you know that the Obturator internus muscle, a hip rotator, forms one of the walls of the pelvic bowl and is part of the pelvic floor, causing a direct link between your pelvic floor and hip muscles? Obturator muscle tightness is frequently a problem when we sustain specific postures for long hours during the day, causing muscles to get tight. This is where it is a bonus to be seen by a pelvic floor specialist. We can treat the pelvic floor internally if needed.
- Did you know that problems with your feet or their position can affect your pelvic floor muscles? See our article about toileting position, which mentions where curling your toes can cause your pelvic floor to tighten.
- Pelvic dysfunction can refer pain to the inside of your thigh or knee. Some people think their knee is at fault, not realizing the problem is coming from above.
- People with TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems frequently have pelvic floor dysfunction, too. At Trailhead, our pelvic floor therapist is well-versed in treating TMJ problems.
- Shoulder pain can be referred from your organs, and a visceral manipulation screen may help rule out organ involvement.
- The spine can be the cause of your pelvic pain. Please make sure your pelvic therapy includes spinal exercises or investigating your spine as a potential cause of your pelvic pain.
Feel free to contact us for your orthopedic problem. We are equally skilled at treating pelvic health dysfunction and orthopedic issues. When coming for pelvic therapy, your whole body must be considered, not just one part.
Orthopedic evaluation
Extensive education
Personalized exercises
Manual therapy techniques
Movement and posture analysis
Home exercise and self-help tips
Treatment plan with personal goals
Orthopedic conditions
Hip pain
Tendinitis
Groin pain
Sacro-iliac pain (SIJ)
Piriformis syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tailbone pain (Coccyx pain)
Temporomandibular pain (TMJ)
Back/neck conditions
Nerve pain
Osteoporosis
Nerve entrapments
Back pain/neck pain
Headaches/migraines
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Whiplash/seatbelt injuries
I had been dealing with flexibility and pain issues for the past 6 years in my shoulder and hips. I had tried all sorts of resources but nothing could give me an answer and some solutions had simply caused more pain. Sunel was very informative, got right down to the bottom of my issues, and gave me a plan to follow to help fix my issues. I'm very happy with the experience and appreciate her professionalism and expertise!