5 Signs You Might Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Pelvic floor dysfunction is far more common than most people realize — and it is not something you simply have to live with. At Corex Physical Therapy in Aurora, Colorado, Dr. Anhelina Anufryienka, PT-DPT, helps patients recognize and address these issues every day. Here are five signs that pelvic floor physical therapy might be right for you.

1. You Leak When You Laugh, Sneeze, or Exercise

Stress urinary incontinence — leaking urine with physical activity or sudden pressure — is one of the most common signs of pelvic floor weakness. This is not a normal part of aging or having children, and it is highly treatable with pelvic floor PT.

2. You Have Chronic Pelvic Pain

Pain in the pelvis, hips, lower back, or tailbone that has lasted more than 3 months could signal pelvic floor dysfunction. A specialist can identify tight or overactive muscles and create a plan to relieve them.

3. Sex Is Painful

Painful intercourse (dyspareunia or vaginismus) often has a pelvic floor component. Pelvic floor PT uses manual therapy, breathing techniques, and progressive exercises to reduce pain and restore comfortable function.

4. You Feel Pelvic Pressure or Bulging

A feeling of heaviness or pressure may indicate pelvic organ prolapse. PT can help strengthen the pelvic floor and reduce symptoms significantly, often avoiding or delaying the need for surgery.

5. You Recently Had a Baby

Every person who has given birth — regardless of delivery method — can benefit from a pelvic floor assessment. Birth puts extraordinary demands on the body, and early intervention can prevent long-term problems.

If any of these signs sound familiar, call Corex Physical Therapy at (303) 222-5550 or book at CorexDPT.com. Located at 1550 S Potomac St, Unit 110A, Aurora, CO 80012.