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Pelvic floor

Pelvic floor therapy

Evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. In person or virtually.

What we treat

Bladder and bowel

Urinary incontinence (bladder leakage)Urinary urgency and frequencyConstipation and bowel control

Pelvic pain and function

Painful sexPelvic painPelvic pressure or heavinessPelvic organ prolapseVaginismus

Pregnancy and postpartum

Pregnancy-related pelvic and back painBirth preparationPostpartum recoveryDiastasis recti (abdominal separation)Cesarean and perineal scar recovery

Core and return to activity

Core weaknessLeaking with exerciseReturn to running and lifting

These symptoms are common. They are not normal, and they are treatable at any age.

What pelvic floor therapy is

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that can be weak, overactive, poorly coordinated, or a combination. The pattern determines the treatment, which is why generic exercises often fail.

Care begins with a one-hour evaluation of pelvic floor strength, tone, and coordination, with your consent at every step. Treatment may include manual therapy, pelvic floor retraining, core integration, and a graded return to activity.

Across life stages

During pregnancy, therapy addresses pain, prepares the pelvic floor for birth, and shortens recovery.

After birth, therapy treats incontinence, prolapse, pain, and abdominal separation. There is no cutoff; symptoms years after delivery respond to treatment.

In perimenopause and after menopause, tissue changes can cause new or returning symptoms, including pain with sex. These remain treatable.

Movement integrated with care

Return-to-exercise programming is part of treatment. Your therapist and the instructors at Embody Movement Studio work from the same plan.

Getting started

Pelvic floor therapy at Embody Health is self-pay. Patients with insurance begin with a visit with one of our clinicians, who evaluates and refers when pelvic floor therapy is indicated. Medicare and Medicaid members are referred to an in-network therapist.

A written estimate is provided before your first session.

Book a visit

New patients start with a free 15-minute call with our patient care coordinator, who matches you to the right provider and confirms your coverage first.

Common questions

Do I need a referral for pelvic floor therapy?

North Carolina allows direct access to pelvic floor therapy. Patients with insurance begin with a visit with one of our clinicians. Email info@heyembody.com and we will tell you what applies to you.

Is pelvic floor therapy covered by insurance?

Pelvic floor therapy at Embody Health is self-pay. Your clinician visit may be covered by your plan. Self-pay pricing is on the Insurance and pricing page.

What happens at the first appointment?

A one-hour evaluation. Your therapist takes a history, discusses your symptoms, and assesses pelvic floor strength, tone, and coordination, with your consent at every step. You leave with a written treatment plan.

Is it too late if I gave birth years ago?

No. Pelvic floor symptoms respond to treatment years and decades after delivery.

Can I have pelvic floor therapy while pregnant?

Yes. Therapy during pregnancy treats pain and prepares the pelvic floor for birth. Your therapist will determine what is appropriate for you.

Do you offer pelvic floor therapy virtually?

Evaluations are in person. Follow-up sessions and programming can be virtual.

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