Incontinence
Unwanted urine, fecal, or gas leakage. It often happens with activities such as running, laughing, coughing, or jumping, or rushing to the toilet.
Dyspareunia
A general term that describes painful intercourse. It affects both males and females and may be related to a menopause, muscular tension, scar tissue dysfunction, or an underlying medical condition.
Pudendal Neuralgia
Irritation or compression of this nerve often results in pain with sitting, voiding, and with sexual function.
Painful Bladder Syndrome or Interstitial Cystitis
Bladder pain that is usually experienced when the bladder fills and relieved when emptied. It can be associated with a thickened bladder wall, lesions in the bladder, and bladder inflammation.
Vaginismus
Involuntary contraction and tensing of the vaginal muscles with attempted vaginal penetration including tampon insertion, sexual intercourse, and gynecological examinations. Usually involves pain, burning, and excessive tightness.
Overactive Bladder
Frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may or may not result in leakage.
Constipation, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures
Hard stools, excessive straining, and tearing or protrusion of the anal tissues can be related to pelvic floor tension or coordination difficulties.
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Pain in the general pelvic region lasting longer than 6 months. This may occur with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, after a urinary tract or prostate infection, surgery for endometriosis, prolapse repair, or pelvic trauma (ie. slip and fall).
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
A condition where one or more of the pelvic organs sits lower in the pelvic cavity. It occurs when the supportive muscles and tissues become loose and weak.
Vulvodynia or Vestibulodynia
Pain felt in the external female genitalia (vulva) or at the opening of the vagina.
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (Mummy Tummy)
A separation or stretching of the rectus abdominis muscle in your abdomen, which often occurs after having a baby. This is often related to core weakness, back pain, incontinence, and prolapse.
Chronic Low Back or Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Recurring or persistent back or pelvic pain? The pelvic floor is usually overlooked and may likely be the missing piece of the puzzle!
Tail Bone Pain (Coccydynia)
Coccydynia, often referred to as tailbone pain, is pain around the small triangular bone at the bottom of your spinal column, just above your buttocks.