Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Santa Barbara

Transform Your Health with Specialized Pelvic Therapy

Targeted Solutions for Your Pelvic Floor

What is Pelvic Health?

Caring for our pelvic floor, a collection of muscles and ligaments that are attached to
the pelvis and help the body with the following functions:

1. Organ Support

2. Core Stability

3. Reproductive & Sexual function

4. Bladder & Bowel Control

5. Circulation & Breathing Function

Although there are differences in their anatomy, male, female and intersex bodies all have a pelvic floor!

When there are changes or injuries to the body or the pelvic floor directly, pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can occur

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Why Choose Our Pelvic Health Therapy?

Tailored Approaches for Lasting Solutions

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every patient is unique, and so is our approach to your pelvic health.

Expert Therapists

Work with highly trained professionals who specialize in pelvic floor dysfunction.

Holistic Comfort

Combine physical therapy with emotional support for complete healing.

Pelvic Floor Symptoms We Treat

Improve your pelvic floor health

Post-menopausal symptoms

Pelvic, abdominal and back pain

Difficulty with deep breathing

Difficulty coughing or projecting the voice

Urinary leaking (incontinence)

Bladder Pain

Increased urinary urgency and/or frequency

Radiation fibrosis

Pre and Post-partum

Pain with urination

Bowel Leaking

Pain with bowel movement

Increased bowel urgency and/or frequency

Constipation/difficulty with bowel movements

Pelvic organ prolapse

Hemorrhoids

Hernias

Pain or difficulty with sexual function

What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Specialized physical therapy in the examination and treatment of the pelvic floor and its relationship to the rest of the body

This can include:

Manual therapy techniques to the pelvic floor
Exercises to improve the strength and/or tension of the pelvic floor
Exercises to relax and and/or lengthen the pelvic floor
Exercises to improve the coordination of the pelvic floor
Behavioral training to improve health habits affecting the pelvic floor

What to expect with your First Pelvic Health Visit

We make you visit seamless

Step 1

You'll receive a Pelvic Health Questionnaire.

Step 2

First Visit - your therapist will take a deeper dive into your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.

Step 3

Your therapist will perform an external and/or internal Pelvic Floor Examination, assess your overall posture, strength, motion, breathing, and other relevant functions.

Step 4

By the end of your visit, you will have an understanding of your symptoms, a treatment plan, and home-based strategies.

Step 5

💜 Relief! 💜

Ready to Take Control?

Book your personalized session with us today, and let Heart of Gold Physical Therapy guide you to a healthier, happier you!