Pelvic Floor Therapy in Downers Grove
Digestive Health Services is a gastroenterology clinic located in Downers Grove, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our patients. In addition to providing gastroenterological care, we also provide patients with Pelvic Floor Therapy, designed to address pelvic health concerns. Our team of experienced and compassionate medical professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of care, ensuring that patients have access to the very best therapies and treatments. Please call our clinic at (630) 434-9312 to schedule an appointment.
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
There are several conditions that can affect the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles may also simply be tight and constricted for certain individuals, causing a considerable amount of pain during use. Pelvic floor therapy seeks to treat these conditions, by helping the patient to fully understand and eventually regain control over their pelvic floor muscles.
Common Conditions Involving the Pelvic Floor
Both men and women can experience problems with their pelvic floor muscles.
Women typically use pelvic floor therapy to treat:
- Painful tensions of the pelvic floor muscles
- Urinary incontinence
- Fecal incontinence
- Pain during intercourse, tampon insertion, or yearly OBGYN examinations
- Endometriosis
- Vaginismus
- Symptoms of menopause
For men, pelvic floor therapy can be helpful when dealing with:
- Painful ejaculation
- Premature ejaculation
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty with bladder or bowel movements
- Chronic prostatitis
Pelvic Floor Therapy Techniques
There are several components that make up the entirety of pelvic floor therapy. This process is not only about working with these muscle groups, but also about educating the patient on their condition and how they could be contributing, both positively and negatively, to it.
In addition to patient education, pelvic floor therapists also use a combination of other methods to improve the function of the pelvic floor muscles, such as:
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Electrical stimulators
- Manual therapy
- Biofeedback
- Vaginal dilators
Length of Treatment
The amount of pelvic floor therapy received will be dependent upon the patient and their individual case. Typically, this process will last for at least a few weeks in order to help the patient gradually progress to the point where they can find relief from their condition.
Schedule a Consultation Today!
Our experienced therapists can help both men and women overcome a wide range of pelvic floor-related conditions. We offer a comprehensive approach that combines patient education with various therapeutic techniques tailored to your specific needs. Call our clinic at 630-434-9312 to schedule a consultation.
