Bladder Leaks, Painful Sex, Weird Pressure? Let’s Talk Pelvic Floor Health

Ladies, you don't have to live with leaks, pain or pressure!

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention but affects so many women: your pelvic floor.

Whether you're postpartum, dealing with bladder leaks, struggling with pain during intimacy, or just feeling like something "down there" isn’t quite right—you're not alone. And more importantly, you don’t have to live with it. Pelvic floor therapy can help.

So… What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized type of physiotherapy focused on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support your pelvic organs—like your bladder, uterus, and bowel.

These muscles are crucial for everyday things like peeing, pooping, posture, sex, and core stability. When they’re too weak, too tight, or not functioning properly, it can lead to symptoms that many women quietly live with—but shouldn’t have to.

Common Pain Points Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help With:

• Leaking when you sneeze, laugh, or exercise (You might hear it called “stress incontinence.” It’s common—but not normal.)

• Urgency or frequent urination (That feeling of always needing to go, even if you just did.)

• Painful sex or pelvic exams (This can be due to tight, sensitive pelvic muscles—something therapy can gently address.)

• Pelvic or lower back pain (Yes, your pelvic floor could be contributing.)

• Heaviness or pressure “down there” (Especially if you’ve had kids, this could be a sign of prolapse.)

• Postpartum recovery (Even if you had a “normal” birth, your pelvic floor went through a lot.)

• Constipation or difficulty with bowel movements

Who Needs Pelvic Floor Therapy?

If you’re thinking “this sounds like me,” chances are, pelvic floor therapy could be beneficial. It’s not just for new moms or people recovering from surgery. Women of all ages—yes, even in your 20s or 30s—can benefit.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect:

• New moms (vaginal or C-section births)

• Athletes

• Women approaching or going through menopause

• Women experiencing painful periods or endometriosis

• Anyone recovering from pelvic surgery

• Anyone with persistent lower back, hip, or groin pain

What Happens in a Pelvic Floor Physio Appointment?

Your therapist will start with a thorough conversation about your symptoms and lifestyle. Then, with your consent, they may perform an internal or external exam to assess your pelvic floor muscles.

Don’t worry—everything is explained clearly, done at your comfort level, and always with compassion and professionalism.

From there, you’ll work together on a plan that could include:

• Breathing techniques

• Gentle stretches or strengthening exercises

• Lifestyle and bladder/bowel habit adjustments

• Internal muscle release (if needed)

• Education that empowers you to understand your own body better

You Deserve to Feel Good in Your Body

Too many women suffer in silence, thinking pelvic issues are just “part of being a woman.” But that’s simply not true.

Pelvic floor therapy is about more than fixing leaks or easing pain—it’s about giving you back confidence, comfort, and control in your own body.

If any part of this post resonated with you, please know you’re not alone—and you don’t have to live with discomfort or embarrassment. Talk to a pelvic floor physio, like PT Daisy here at Oakmont Physio. We’re here to help you feel strong, supported, and free again.