Pelvic Floor and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Richmond BC: More Common Than You Think and Very Treatable

Pelvic health concerns are far more common than most people realize. Yet many people live with symptoms for years because they feel embarrassed, unsure where to turn, or assume their symptoms are “just part of aging, childbirth, or life.”

Pelvic health physiotherapy, often referred to as pelvic floor physiotherapy, is a specialized area of care focused on restoring comfort, confidence, and function.

What Is Pelvic Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?

Pelvic health physiotherapy focuses on the muscles, joints, nerves, and connective tissues of the pelvis. These structures play a vital role in bladder and bowel control, sexual health, core stability, posture, and movement.

When the pelvic floor is not functioning optimally, symptoms can show up in many ways that may not seem connected at first.

Pelvic health physiotherapists are specially trained to assess and treat these issues using evidence informed, hands on and exercise based approaches.

Signs Your Pelvic Floor May Need Support

Pelvic health symptoms are common and treatable. You are not alone if you experience:

·       Leaking urine when coughing, laughing, running, or lifting

·       Difficulty fully emptying the bladder or bowels

·       Pelvic pain, tailbone pain, or pain with sitting

·       Pain with intercourse or intimacy

·       A feeling of heaviness, pressure, or bulging in the pelvis

·       Core weakness, abdominal separation, or back pain after pregnancy

·       Ongoing pelvic or hip pain without a clear cause

These symptoms are not something you simply have to live with.

Who Can Benefit From Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?

Pelvic health physiotherapy supports people across many life stages.

Women often seek care during pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, or when experiencing pelvic pain or incontinence.

Men may benefit following prostate surgery, with bladder or bowel concerns, or for pelvic and groin pain.

Pelvic health physiotherapy is also helpful for athletes, active individuals, and anyone whose pelvic symptoms are affecting their confidence, comfort, or ability to move freely.

What to Expect at Your Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Appointment at Empower Physiotherapy in Richmond, BC

Your pelvic health assessment is private, respectful, and guided by your comfort level at all times.

Your physiotherapist will take time to listen to your concerns, review your medical history, and understand how your symptoms affect your daily life. Assessment may include posture, breathing, movement patterns, core strength, and pelvic floor muscle function. Internal examination may be offered to asses pelvic floor muscles and is only done with informed consent.

Treatment is individualized and may include education, manual therapy, pelvic floor retraining, breathing strategies, posture and movement retraining, and a tailored home exercise program.

Our goal is to help you feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way.

Why Early Support Matters

Pelvic health symptoms rarely resolve on their own and often worsen when ignored. Early assessment and treatment can prevent symptoms from becoming chronic and can speed up recovery.

Perhaps most importantly, pelvic health physiotherapy helps people return to what they love without fear, discomfort, or limitation.

You Do Not Have to Live With Pelvic Health Symptoms

Pelvic health concerns are common. Suffering in silence should not be.

Pelvic health physiotherapy offers a safe, evidence informed path toward improved comfort, confidence, and function. Whether your symptoms are new or have been present for years, support is available.

Learn more about our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services in Richmond, BC and book an appointment.

Keep Moving, Stay Strong