When you think of the pelvic floor, what comes to mind? For many, it’s something associated only with pregnancy or aging—but in reality, pelvic floor health plays a vital role throughout your entire life. Let’s break down why the pelvic floor matters at every age and stage—and how therapy can help you stay strong, supported, and symptom-free.
Childhood & Adolescence
Issues like bedwetting, constipation, and frequent urinary tract infections can sometimes be traced back to pelvic floor dysfunction. For kids and teens, pelvic floor therapy focuses on improving muscle coordination and healthy habits to support bladder and bowel health.
Early Adulthood
Whether you’re hitting the gym, starting a family, or spending long hours at a desk, pelvic floor strain can creep in. Common concerns in this stage include painful periods, discomfort with exercise, or urinary leakage during high-impact movement.
Pelvic floor therapy can address:
- Core weakness
- Exercise-induced leaking
- Pain with intimacy
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy puts extra pressure on your pelvic floor, often leading to discomfort, incontinence, or heaviness. Postpartum recovery—even after a C-section—should include pelvic floor rehab to restore strength and function.
Therapy helps with:
- Diastasis recti (ab separation)
- Bladder control
- Perineal healing
- Return to safe movement
Midlife & Menopause
As estrogen levels drop, pelvic tissues can weaken. You may notice urgency, leakage, or even prolapse symptoms. This is when many people assume these changes are “just part of aging”—but they don’t have to be.
Pelvic floor therapy offers tools to:
- Regain control
- Reduce pain or pressure
- Improve sexual health
Older Adults
Mobility changes, surgeries, or chronic conditions can impact your pelvic floor too. Many older adults deal with urinary or bowel leakage and assume there are no options. Good news: pelvic floor therapy is non-invasive and effective at any age. You’re never too old to strengthen these muscles and improve your quality of life.
“Pelvic floor is for EVERY woman! Let go of any preconceived notions about what you think it is… it’s SO much more,” said Kristen Crow, PT and certified Pelvic Floor Therapist.
Pelvic health is for everyone—regardless of age, gender, or fitness level. And you don’t have to wait until something is wrong to seek help. Preventive care and guided support from a certified pelvic floor therapist can make a huge difference in how you move, feel, and function. If you’re wondering whether pelvic floor therapy is right for you, we’re here to help. Now offering certified pelvic floor therapy in Long Beach and Cleveland. Call today to schedule a consult and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier you.