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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy In Bozeman, MT


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Did you know that the pelvic floor is one of the most important muscles in your body? It plays a role in almost everything that we do, from walking and running to having bowel movements and sexual intercourse. 

Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the importance of pelvic health until they experience problems with their pelvic floor. If you are experiencing pain or dysfunction in this area, it is important to seek help from a pelvic floor physical therapist.

Importance Of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help treat a variety of conditions, including pelvic floor pain, constipation, and urinary incontinence. Physical therapists are experts in helping people regain function and relief from these conditions. In most cases, pelvic floor physical therapy is an outpatient treatment that does not require surgery or medication.

Symptoms

Here are some of the symptoms of pelvic floor problems. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please consider talking to your doctor about pelvic floor physical therapy:

  • Pelvic Floor Pain

  • Difficulty Having A Bowel Movement Or Passing Gas

  • Urgency To Urinate Or Difficulty Holding Urine

  • Leakage Of Urine During Exercise Or Coughing

  • Feeling Like You Have To Constantly Support Your Pelvic Muscles

  • Painful Intercourse

The pelvic floor is an important part of your body, and it deserves to be treated with care. If you are experiencing any problems in this area, please don’t hesitate to seek help from a pelvic floor physical therapist. Your pelvic health is worth it!

Great Northern Physical Therapy in Bozeman, MT

We’re committed to leading the way to good health. If you have pelvic floor dysfunction and constipation, a physical therapy can help improve your quality of life and relieve pain and dysfunction. Don’t suffer in silence–our pelvic floor physical therapy can help you! 

We combine clinical expertise with an unparalleled focus on customer service to provide our clients with excellent service and experience. 

If you have any further questions about pelvic floor physical therapy or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us in Bozeman, MT. We would be happy to help you on your journey to better pelvic health!



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Our pelvic floor physical therapists can help evaluate these movement patterns and coordination of these systems, and create a treatment approach specific to you and your individual challenges.