Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Yes - there are muscles down there!
Pelvic floor health is a very private matter. Pelvic pain treatment begins externally with releases of the abdomen and pelvis. Once a therapeutic relationship is established, internal treatment may be recommended. Phaedra will help you identify and treat scar tissue from surgeries or injuries, combined with stress reduction techniques and manual therapy techniques. You will be guided on an inner journey to release the pelvic holding patterns that may be creating stress and discomfort in your life. Results often include relief from pain, improved sitting, walking and sleeping, and better elimination!
“I called Phaedra simply to ask about booking an appointment due to pelvic floor dysfunction and the pain that my body, mind, and spirit has been going through because of it. Thinking that this would be like any other call to a doctor where they would answer a few questions and book an appointment, I was pleasantly surprised when 25 minutes later I got off the phone feeling like a weight had already been lifted off my shoulders. I have yet to meet her in person and she has already showed me more compassion, understanding, and empathy than any other doctor has regarding this issue. Not only did she listen to my needs but actually gave me some tools to start my healing journey right on the phone. I look forward to working with her in the future.”
Do you feel "stuck" with pain and discomfort in your hips?
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction affects the muscles, nerves, and surrounding skeletal structures of the pelvis. The pelvic floor acts as a “floor” to support the abdominal organs and controls the reproductive and waste elimination systems of the body.
Pelvic floor dysfunction commonly occurs from scars from abdominal / pelvic surgeries, childbirth, traumatic falls and injuries, and even too much sitting.
Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in both men and women can cause chronic pelvic pain, inability to sit for long periods of time, urinary or rectal incontinence, painful intercourse, painful menstrual cycles in women and erectile dysfunction in men, to name a few. So many people are walking around with issues down there!
Manual internal pelvic pain treatment of the pelvic floor, using a myofascial release and craniosacral therapy approach, makes an excellent treatment choice for pelvic floor dysfunction due to the gentle-nature of treatment techniques. Current mainstream treatments usually involve medication and even more surgery, which creates more scarring and fascial restrictions!
Conditions Treated Include
Pelvic Floor Pain & Dysfunction
Urinary Incontinence, Urgency and/or Frequency
Prostate Health/Post Prostate Surgery Treatment
Mastectomy Pain/ Breast Implant /Reduction Scars
Adhesions from Abdominal Surgery
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Painful Intercourse
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Interstitial Cystitis
Rectal Incontinence
Tailbone, Sacroiliac and Low Back Pain
Menstrual Problems
Infertility Problems
Pudendal Neuralgias