Pelvic Floor Therapy Services in Tampa

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Bowel Health

  • ​Constipation

  • Fecal or gas incontinence 

  • Rectocele/rectal prolapse

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Rectal Pain

  • Coccyx/tailbone pain

Sexual Health

  • ​Dyspareunia/painful intercourse

  • Vaginismus

  • Vulvodynia

  • Vestibulodynia

  • Painful orgasm

  • Anorgasmia 

Fourth Trimester Wellness is a holistic pelvic floor therapy practice in Tampa Bay. Pelvic floor therapy is not just for pregnant or postpartum women, as every body with a pelvis has the opportunity to benefit from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy if noticing symptoms. 

So, what exactly do we do? Pelvic Floor Therapy is a specialty that focuses on the muscles at the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles play a vital role in normal bladder, bowel and sexual function that if become weak or injured, can lead to any symptoms. What does this look like? I’m so glad you asked.

Bladder Health

  • Urinary Incontinence

  • Urgency/frequency

  • Cystocele/bladder prolapse

  • Incomplete bladder emptying

  • Recurrent UTI like symptoms

  • Bladder pain/Interstitial Cystitis

Pregnancy

Pregnancy can cause your body to change in a number of ways. It can cause ligamentous flexibility, alter your posture and gait or impact your bony and pelvic alignment. Often times these changes can lead to discomfort or pain, and although this is common, is it not normal. Pelvic therapy can address:

  • Urinary Incontinence 

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

  • Heaviness or pressure in the pelvis

  • Joint pain (ankle, knee, hip, back, shoulder, wrist)

  • Sacroiliac and pubic bone pain

  • Constipation

  • Pelvic or vaginal pain

  • Pelvic Floor Prep for Labor and Delivery

If you're currently pregnant and symptom free, hooray! Pelvic floor therapy nearing the end of your pregnancy can still be beneficial. It will keep you strong and active in the remainder of your pregnancy, prepare the body and mind for childbirth and allow you to be proactive for fourth trimester healing.

We believe mothers deserve to be a priority. We can’t wait to be apart of your journey.

Postpartum

Childbirth, whether by cesarian section or vaginal delivery, can impact our pelvic floor, abdominals and pelvic alignment. Physical therapy in the fourth trimester and beyond is targeted at healing, accomplished by strengthening the pelvic floor and core, releasing tightened, restricted tissue or navigating your body back to exercise safely to allow normal bladder, bowel and sexual health. Any of the following conditions can benefit from pelvic floor therapy.

  • Urinary Incontinence 

  • Urinary urgency/frequency

  • Constipation

  • DRA/Diastasis Recti/abdominal separation

  • Painful Sex/ Dyspareunia 

  • Scar management; perineal or cesarian

  • Prolapse/pelvic heaviness

  • Tailbone pain

  • Return to exercise or fitness

Work with Us

  • In Clinic

    ​If you're located in the greater Tampa Bay Area, visit us in person at our clinic. We can provide a thorough hands on assessment and individualize your plan

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  • In Home

    A great fit if you feel more comfortable in your space, are newly postpartum or just want to take the guesswork out of scheduling appointments with littles in tow

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  • Virtually

    Perfect for those outside the greater Tampa Bay Area who wish to learn more about their pelvic health or seeking a second opinion.

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