Pelvic PT Plus

  The "Montclair Mom" Reality A Very Montclair Disaster We’ve all been there. You’re finally feeling like a human again, strolling through Brookdale Park with the $1,200 stroller you researched for six months. You stop at Paper Plane Coffee for that much-needed caffeine hit, and then it happens: a rogue, mid-conversation sneeze. Suddenly, you’re doing the "Montclair Cross-Legged Shuffle" while praying your Lululemon leggings are as moisture-wicking as the tag promised. If you’ve spent your recent Google history frantically typing "Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Montclair NJ" or "Is it normal to pee while lifting a Trader Joe's bag?" —welcome. You’re in good company, but we need to talk about why "leaking" is a common postpartum guest that has seriously overstayed its welcome. The Anatomy of the "Oops" Childbirth—whether it was a marathon vaginal delivery or a "surprise" C-section—is basically a high-impact spor...

  Frequently Asked Questions About Pelvic Physical Therapy What does a pelvic physical therapist treat? A pelvic physical therapist specializes in treating  pelvic floor dysfunction , which can include conditions such as urinary leakage, pelvic pain, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, and pain during intercourse. Pelvic physical therapy focuses on improving the strength, coordination, and function of the pelvic floor muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. How do I know if I need pelvic floor therapy? You may benefit from pelvic physical therapy if you experience symptoms such as urinary leakage when coughing or exercising, frequent urination, pelvic pain, constipation, or discomfort during physical activity or intimacy. These symptoms are common, but they are  not considered normal , and specialized pelvic floor therapy can often help address the underlying cause. What makes Pelvic PT Plus different? At  Pelvic PT Plus in Northern New Jer...

  Why Pelvic Physical Therapy Matters: A Specialist’s Perspective One of the most common things patients tell me during their first visit is: “I didn’t even know pelvic physical therapy existed.” Pelvic health issues are extremely common, yet many people live with symptoms for years because they assume the problem is normal or untreatable. Others feel embarrassed talking about bladder problems, pelvic pain, or bowel issues. At  Pelvic PT Plus in Northern New Jersey , we regularly see patients who have been struggling with symptoms like urinary leakage, pelvic pain, constipation, or postpartum discomfort for months or even years before seeking help. The good news is that  pelvic physical therapy can be highly effective  in helping people regain comfort, control, and confidence in their bodies. What Is Pelvic Physical Therapy? Pelvic physical therapy, often called  pelvic floor therapy , focuses on the muscles, connective tissue, and nerves of the pelvic floor. Th...

When a woman delivers vaginally, her pelvic floor muscles stretch 3 times their original length. Imagine that! THREE TIMES !! No other muscle in the human body goes through such duress. If your labor lasts long, especially the second stage, and if you have any tearing or laceration, or an episiotomy, the injury is now compounded.  While in some women things go back to somewhat normal over time, in some they don't. Both these groups of women will undergo some amount of leaking (urine or feces or gas or a combination of these or all of these), pelvic pain, pain with bowel movements, pain with intercourse, urinary urgency frequency, and pain and/or numbness with sitting. How long this persists can be variable. Any symptom lasting more than 12 weeks is worth looking into. Having said that, the sooner we start taking care of the pelvic floor, the better and faster results we get. This is because not only can healing be delayed and interrupted, but our brain can establish wrong patterns ...

5 Signs You Need Pelvic Floor Therapy Is your pelvic floor super-sus? If you have that nagging doubt that you may have pelvic floor dysfunction, but are not sure, you are at the right place.  Here are five of the most common "red flags" that indicate you should book an evaluation. And if you have more questions about what we do at Pelvic PT Plus, check out this blog 1. Leakage During Activity (Stress Incontinence) It’s a common myth that leaking a little urine when you sneeze, laugh, or lift heavy weights is just "part of getting older" or a standard byproduct of motherhood. In reality, this is often a sign of muscle discoordination. A pelvic PT can help you retrain these muscles to contract effectively under pressure. 2. Chronic Pelvic, Hip, or Low Back Pain The pelvic floor doesn't work in isolation; it’s deeply connected to your hips and lower spine. If you have persistent back or hip pain that hasn't responded to traditional physical therapy, the root ca...

Like any other muscle in the body, the pelvic floor can contract and relax. Kegels do not work for some people because their pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are already contracted.  Let me explain with an example. Imagine you have bent your elbow all the way to flex your biceps. Your biceps is now contracted, it is shortened and is tight.  Now, if you want to bend your elbow any further, can you? No!! You cannot, because the biceps is already flexed all the way. In order for you to flex it again, you need to first open your elbow and release the biceps, THEN you will be able to flex it again. The exact same thing happens with your PFM! Once you kegel to contract it, if you do not let it go all the way to a relaxed state, you physically CANNOT do another kegel. So the first thing you have to remember when doing kegels, is to relax 👏 after 👏each 👏contraction👏. This is called a High Quality Kegel Now, the other thing is THE CORE!! If you exercise your pelvic floor, but do not addr...