After my first child, born cesarean, I became passionate about trail running. I even ran trails for more than half of my second pregnancy until one day, almost overnight, had horrible pain in my clitoris and rectum area. The remainder of the pregnancy was a struggle to say the least. At 42 weeks pregnant I had a successful non-medicated VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). After delivery the pain never went away. Months after delivery I couldn't walk far or run at all without terrible shooting pain and urinary leakage. My OB recommended pelvic floor physical therapy for urinary incontinence. There, they told me they treat a number of issues and could have even helped me during my pregnancy! I was treated with internal myofascial trigger point release and muscle strengthening exercises. It has been four years since the birth and I not only run trails but am doing triathlons. I am so thankful for their knowledge of the very intricate muscle structures of the women's pelvis. Sadly many OBGYNs in the USA do not have much knowledge about PT benefits. They treat a number of issues from urinary or fecal incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, pain from sexual assault, untreatable constipation, and many more. I have greatly benefited from pelvic floor PT and wish to share my story to let other woman know they do not have to suffer.

I completed my first ultra marathon this past month. So happy to have had the benefits from healing through Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy! Without PT, it would not have been a possibility.

Anonymous – 35 years old