Empower Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

08/02/2025

https://www.empowerpelvicfloor.com/blog/when-hip-pain-wont-go-away-could-the-pelvic-floor-be-the-missing-link

You’ve stretched, foam rolled, strengthened, iced, and repeated all the traditional orthopedic physical therapy treatments — but your hip pain keeps coming back. You’ve been told it’s your glutes, your SI joint, your hip flexors — and while those might all play a role, there’s one area t...

08/02/2025

https://www.empowerpelvicfloor.com/blog/why-just-use-lube-isnt-the-answer-to-s*xual-pain-a-pelvic-floor-pts-perspective

Sexual pain can be frustrating, isolating, and deeply misunderstood. If you’ve ever confided in someone about discomfort during intimacy and heard, “Just use lube!” —you’re not alone. While lubrication can help, it is not a magical fix-all. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I’ve work...

08/01/2025

💥“Just use lube.”💥
If you've ever heard this after sharing that s*x is painful—you’re not alone. And you're definitely not getting the whole picture.

Yes, lubrication can help. But if pain persists, it’s not because you forgot the right brand of lube—it’s because your body may be telling a deeper story. 😣💬

As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I hear this all the time. Pain with intimacy is not just in your head, and it’s not something you should be told to “push through.” Whether it’s tension in the pelvic floor, nerve sensitivity, hormonal changes, or a history of trauma—you deserve better answers.

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07/21/2025

Hip pain and the pelvic floor:
Still dealing with nagging hip pain, even after PT? 👀

It might not be your glutes or hip flexors — it could be your pelvic floor.

These deep core muscles support your hips, spine, and posture. If they’re too tight, weak, or out of sync, they can cause pain that won’t go away.

Pelvic floor PT could be the missing link. 💡

07/07/2025

🚻 Always rushing to the bathroom? If you're dealing with urinary frequency, urgency, or recurrent "UTIs" that don’t show up on tests, your pelvic floor might be to blame! 🤔

Tight, overactive, or poorly coordinated pelvic floor muscles can mimic UTI symptoms and mess with your bladder control.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help by:
💪 Releasing muscle tension
🧘‍♀️ Teaching relaxation techniques
📅 Retraining your bladder

Don’t just mask the symptoms with antibiotics—address the root cause! It's time to stop living in the bathroom and regain control. 🙌

07/04/2025

From the Empower Pelvic Floor PT team.

06/20/2025

Feeling pressure "down there"? You're not imagining it.

Pelvic organ prolapse is more common than you think — and pelvic floor physical therapy can help. 💪✨

If you're dealing with:
🔹 Vaginal pressure or bulging
🔹 Pelvic heaviness after lifting or standing
🔹 Difficulty with tampons, s*x, or bowel movements
…you’re not alone — and you're not broken.

💡 Pelvic floor PT can help restore support, reduce symptoms, and put you back in control of your body.

Check out full blog at: https://www.empowerpelvicfloor.com/.../pelvic-organ...

06/20/2025

New Blog Post!

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition many people experience — especially after childbirth, menopause, or years of heavy lifting — but few feel comfortable talking about. If you've noticed a feeling of heaviness or pressure in your pelvis, or feel like something is "falling" or bulgin

06/09/2025

“Just have a glass of wine…” 🍷

That advice might sound harmless, but when it comes to painful s*x, it’s not helpful — and can even be harmful.

Sexual pain isn’t “in your head.” It’s often tied to real physical issues like pelvic floor muscle tension, scar tissue, or hormonal changes — things that a glass of wine won’t fix.

You deserve more than a band-aid. You deserve care that gets to the root.

💡 Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you move from pain to confidence — no wine required.

06/03/2025

Don't miss this fantastic feature! Our very own Dr. Alexis Elias was interviewed by Voyage Raleigh, sharing insights and expertise on pelvic floor physical therapy. Read the full interview here:

https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-alexis-elias-of-empower-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy
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05/31/2025

Yes, pelvic floor physical therapy can be done virtually! 💻✨
Surprised? You’re not alone.

From postpartum recovery to pelvic pain and bladder issues, virtual pelvic floor PT offers expert care, real results — and all from the comfort of home.

No commute, no waiting room, no stress. Just personalized guidance, movement, and education that puts you in control of your healing.

💡 Curious if virtual sessions are right for you? Let’s talk.

05/30/2025

https://www.empowerpelvicfloor.com/blog/l8ox7zkmvr3fypepw1978ity3a3ez4

In today’s digital world, convenience and care no longer have to be mutually exclusive—especially when it comes to physical therapy. One area that has embraced this evolution is  pelvic floor physical therapy , and yes, it can be highly effective even when performed virtually. You may be w