Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common issue that many women face, yet it is often under-discussed. Whether due to pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or other factors, weakened or imbalanced pelvic floor muscles can lead to a variety of issues, including urinary incontinence, painful intercourse, pelvic organ prolapse, and more. At Empower Aesthetics and Wellness, we offer expert, non-invasive pelvic floor therapy to help strengthen and rehabilitate these muscles, improving your overall health, comfort, and quality of life.
Book OnlineWhat is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized treatment that focuses on strengthening and toning the muscles that support the bladder, uterus, rectum, and other organs in the pelvis. These muscles play a crucial role in bladder control, sexual function, and overall pelvic health. If these muscles become weak or overactive, it can lead to a range of issues, including incontinence, pelvic pain, and difficulty with sexual function.
Pelvic floor therapy helps restore balance to the pelvic muscles by using targeted exercises, techniques, and advanced treatments. It is a highly effective option for women of all ages and can help address a variety of pelvic health concerns.
Common Symptoms Treated with Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Urinary Incontinence: Both stress incontinence (leakage with coughing, sneezing, or exercising) and urge incontinence (sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate).
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse: When pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, or rectum) drop from their normal position, often due to weak pelvic muscles.
- Painful Intercourse: Discomfort or pain during sex, often due to tight or dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles.
- Pelvic Pain: Chronic pain or pressure in the pelvic region that can affect daily life and overall well-being.
- Postpartum Recovery: Helping new mothers regain pelvic floor strength and control after childbirth.
How Does Pelvic Floor Therapy Work?
Pelvic floor therapy involves a combination of techniques to improve the strength, flexibility, and function of the pelvic muscles. Some of the key elements of pelvic floor therapy include:
1. Physical Therapy Exercises
- Kegel Exercises: A well-known pelvic floor exercise that involves contracting and relaxing the pelvic muscles to increase strength and control.
- Targeted Muscle Strengthening: Specific exercises designed to strengthen weak pelvic muscles or relax overactive muscles to restore balance.
- Breathing Techniques: Proper breathing helps engage and relax the pelvic muscles, improving their function and reducing tension.
2. Biofeedback Therapy
- What is it? Biofeedback is a technique that uses sensors to monitor the activity of pelvic muscles. The sensor data is displayed on a screen, helping you understand how to control and strengthen your muscles.
- How it works: Biofeedback provides real-time feedback, allowing you to track your progress and ensure that you are targeting the correct muscles. This can help improve the effectiveness of pelvic floor exercises.
3. Manual Therapy
- What is it? Manual therapy involves the therapist using their hands to gently massage and manipulate the pelvic area to reduce tension, improve flexibility, and release trigger points.
- How it works: This hands-on approach helps relax tight pelvic muscles, release pain, and restore normal pelvic function.
4. EmpowerRF™ Pelvic Health Platform (VTone, FormaV, Morpheus8V, Aviva)
- What is it? EmpowerRF is a comprehensive, non-surgical women’s wellness platform by InMode that offers multiple modalities to address pelvic floor weakness, vaginal/labial laxity, sensitivity concerns, and symptoms related to genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
- How it works:
- VTone: Intravaginal electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) that induces thousands of pelvic floor contractions per session to strengthen and re-educate the muscles—ideal for stress/urge incontinence and postpartum weakness.
- FormaV: Uniform bipolar radiofrequency (RF) heating to improve blood flow, promote collagen remodeling, and relieve discomfort associated with mild laxity, dryness, or pain.
- Morpheus8V: Fractional RF microneedling designed for intimate tissues to stimulate deeper remodeling and tone—supports improvements in sensation, tissue quality, and overall vaginal health.
- Aviva: Minimally invasive RF tightening for external tissues (e.g., labial laxity) using a tiny access point—can complement internal therapies for comprehensive functional and aesthetic results.
- Benefits: Non-surgical, customizable plans combining one or more modalities; minimal to no downtime; targeted improvements in bladder control, comfort, tissue tone, and sexual function.
5. Education and Lifestyle Changes
- Pelvic floor therapists provide valuable education on how to incorporate pelvic floor health into your daily life. This includes posture tips, proper lifting techniques, and advice on hydration, diet, and managing stress.
Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Improved Bladder Control: Reduces symptoms of incontinence by strengthening pelvic floor muscles and restoring bladder control.
- Pain Relief: Alleviates pelvic pain and discomfort, including pain during intercourse or after childbirth.
- Enhanced Sexual Function: Helps restore vaginal muscle tone and pelvic floor strength, improving sexual pleasure and function.
- Faster Postpartum Recovery: Helps new mothers recover pelvic floor strength after childbirth, improving recovery times and restoring control.
- Prevention of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Strengthens the pelvic floor to reduce the risk of prolapse or address early-stage prolapse symptoms.
Why Choose Empower Aesthetics and Wellness for Pelvic Floor Therapy?
- Experienced Specialists: Our team consists of highly trained pelvic floor therapists who are dedicated to helping you regain control and improve your pelvic health.
- Non-Surgical Solutions: We prioritize non-invasive and minimally invasive options tailored to your symptoms and goals.
- Customized Treatment Plans: We combine exercises, biofeedback, manual therapy, and EmpowerRF modalities (VTone, FormaV, Morpheus8V, Aviva) to create a plan that fits your needs.
- Comfort & Confidentiality: We create a supportive and private environment where you can feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues and exploring effective treatments.
Restore Pelvic Health and Confidence Today
If you’re experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, don’t let it control your life. At Empower Aesthetics and Wellness, we are here to help you regain strength, comfort, and confidence with expert pelvic floor therapy.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how our treatments can help you restore pelvic health and improve your overall well-being. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way.
