The pelvic area is an important part of the body that serves many purposes throughout your life. Pelvic pain or complications can happen at different points throughout your menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, after a surgery, post-prostatectomy, post-cancer treatment, after giving birth, and even as a result of an underlying condition. Some pelvic conditions may also result in pelvic pain or pressure, painful intercourse or infertility issues.
Dealing with pelvic pain alone can be very confusing and scary, but luckily, it can be addressed and possibly fixed through pelvic floor rehabilitation at The Training Room, exclusively at our Cherry Hill location. Some of the most common pelvic conditions that our physical therapists treat include those of prostatectomy patients, postpartum pelvic pain, pain following abdominal surgery, dyspareunia, and endometriosis.
If you or a loved one are struggling with pelvic pain or other complaints, you may benefit from pelvic floor therapy. Contact our office in Cherry Hill today for more information!
What Does Pelvic Floor Therapy Focus On?
Pelvic floor therapy focuses on strengthening the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the pelvic floor. When muscles in the pelvic area become tight or weak, your daily life can be negatively impacted, because this region helps in supporting the core of your body and is a key part of everyday movement.
One of our licensed physical therapists will take a look at your medical history, and conduct a thorough examination to decide what type of treatment you’ll need. This may include stretches, ultrasound therapy, manual therapy, and at home exercises to reduce pain and strengthen or loosen your pelvic muscles, depending on your condition.
Some common pelvic conditions that The Training Room can treat are as follows:
- Overactive bladder muscles
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
- Bloating and abdominal pressure
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
- Tight pelvic floor muscles
- Damaged bladder nerves (caused by diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s)
- Damaged pelvic floor nerves (caused by childbirth, injury, or surgery)
- Difficulty getting to the bathroom in time, due to conditions such as arthritis
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Blockage from an enlarged prostate
- Non-Bacterial Prostatitis
Our Treatment Method
Education
- Bladder and bowel re-training techniques
- Birth preparation
- Postpartum healing and return to activity
Exercise
- Individualized exercise program based on patient’s goals and symptoms
- Exercises to promote pelvic floor muscle coordination including strengthening and relaxation of the pelvic floor
- Exercise programming for every stage of pregnancy, including the “fourth” trimester
- Breathing exercises to promote appropriate core and pelvic floor function with exercise and functional activities
- Functional movement training
Manual Therapy
- Techniques to decrease vaginal, rectal, pelvic, hip, low back, and SIJ pain
Maria DiNenno specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy treating women and men with bladder, bowel,
and sexual dysfunction.
This includes diagnoses of urinary/fecal urgency, urinary/fecal incontinence, interstitial cystitis, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, pelvic and low back pain,
diastasis recti, pubic symphysis dysfunction, and pain or difficulty with sexual intercourse.
In addition, Maria has a passion for treating pregnant and post-partum women, empowering and supporting them through this new chapter of their lives.
Maria is currently accepting new patients at our Cherry Hill location.
How Can I Get Started?
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is important and can benefit people from all walks of life. Here at The Training Room, we want you to be able to live your life comfortably. If you are suffering from pelvic pain, don’t wait any longer. Contact us with any questions you may have, or go ahead and Book Your Appointment Today at our Cherry Hill physical therapy clinic.
We’ll help relieve your pelvic condition so you can get back to living your life. Give us a call today!