Pelvic Disorder Treatment in Virginia & West Virginia
You may have experienced or heard from friends, mothers, or female relatives
about the effects that time, age, or bearing children can have on a woman.
For this reason, many women with pelvic floor disorder do not realize
what they are dealing with because they believe it is a natural part of
aging. The reality is that many women suffer from pelvic dysfunction unnecessarily,
and in silence, enduring conditions that they may not know are treatable.
Some common symptoms of pelvic health challenges include:
Urinary incontinence while laughing, exercising, sneezing, etc. This is
known as stress urinary incontinence
Overactive bladder
Difficulty urinating
Painful bladder
Feeling of pelvic floor heaviness
If you suffer from pelvic health issues, look to Valley Health for solutions.
Many treatment options may be available, many of which are not surgical.
Treatment Options
Treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction include pelvic physical therapy
(pelvic PT) and minimally invasive surgery. In pelvic PT, patients work
with a licensed physical therapist who guides them through several exercises
designed to strengthen the pelvic muscles. Pelvic PT can be recommended
to women who are recovering from pelvic surgery, but it can also be applied
before surgery and may even eliminate the need for an operation.
Many people think of Kegels when they imagine pelvic exercises, but pelvic
PT is much more than this. The physical therapist will perform a full
assessment of the patient’s condition and pelvic strength, as well
as her medical history. The therapist will then come up with several different
exercises that will strengthen the pelvic muscles. Throughout the program,
tools will be used to monitor the patient’s progress and ensure
that she is on track for the desired results.
Find a Gynecologist or Urogynecologist Near You
There are several pelvic specialists at Valley Health who can help you
manage pelvic floor disorder. The first step is to speak up about your
condition.
To find a doctor that can help, visit our
physician finder and search for a gynecologist or urogynecologist.
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