What is a Pelvic Floor Specialist?

What Is a Pelvic Floor Specialist?

If you’ve ever experienced issues like bladder leaks, pelvic pain, or discomfort during pregnancy or postpartum recovery, you might benefit from seeing a pelvic floor specialist—but what exactly do they do?

Understanding the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of your pelvis that support your bladder, uterus, rectum, and other organs. These muscles play a major role in core stability, sexual function, and controlling bowel and bladder activity.

When the pelvic floor becomes weak, tight, or uncoordinated, it can lead to a variety of symptoms—many of which are common but not “normal.”

So, What Is a Pelvic Floor Specialist?

A pelvic floor specialist is usually a physical therapist who has advanced training in evaluating and treating conditions related to the pelvic floor. They help people of all genders and ages regain function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

What Do They Treat?

Pelvic floor specialists commonly treat:

• Urinary urgency, frequency, or leakage

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Pain during sex

• Constipation or bowel dysfunction

• Prenatal and postpartum discomfort

• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)

• Core and pelvic instability

What to Expect

Treatment may include gentle internal and external muscle assessments, guided exercises, manual therapy, education, and personalized home programs. The goal is always to help you feel more in control of your body—without surgery or medication.

Pelvic floor therapy is about restoring strength, function, and confidence. If you’ve been living with symptoms that affect your daily life or your sense of comfort, you don’t have to “just deal with it.” A pelvic floor specialist can help.