Bladder pressure can quickly disrupt your daily life, leaving you uncomfortable and searching for relief. At Beyond Basics, we specialize in addressing conditions that cause feelings of pressure in your bladder, such as interstitial cystitis also known as painful bladder syndrome, urinary tract infections (UTIs), overactive bladder, just to name a few. Our goal is to help you manage your symptoms, relieve pain, and regain control over your bladder health.
Symptoms of Bladder Pressure
- Frequent urination
- A constant or intense feeling of needing to urinate
- Pain or discomfort as the bladder fills
- Pelvic pain that ranges from mild to severe
- Chronic pain in the bladder or pelvic region
- Painful urination or burning sensations
- Symptoms worse after consuming certain foods or drinks
- Feelings of incomplete bladder emptying
How Your Pelvic Floor Affects Bladder Health
Your pelvic floor muscles play an important role in supporting your bladder function and managing lower urinary tract symptoms. When these muscles have too much tension and/or not enough strength to function properly, they can exacerbate bladder-related conditions.
- Tense Muscles: Overly tense pelvic floor and abdominal muscles can lead to increased bladder pressure.
- Weak Muscles: Weakness in the pelvic floor can compromise bladder support, leading to increased bladder pressure.
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help
- Relieve pain caused by tension or spasms in the pelvic area
- Improve bladder function and reduce lower urinary tract symptoms
- Help alleviate bladder pain caused by interstitial cystitis also known as painful bladder syndrome, urinary tract infections (UTIs), overactive bladder, or other conditions
- Provide long-term tools to maintain comfort and control
What to Expect During Your Sessions
During Your Initial Appointment
We will explain each step to make sure you feel comfortable and informed throughout the evaluation.
During Your Follow-Up Sessions
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Beyond Basics: We Can Help
At Beyond Basics, we are committed to treating pelvic floor issues with sensitivity to each individual’s needs, regardless of sex, race, identity, age, or orientation – we treat the whole person with a comprehensive, caring biopsychosocial approach.
Since 2003, Beyond Basics has been a place of hope and healing for our patients. We believe skilled and compassionate healing can restore your body’s harmony and balance. Founder, Amy Stein, and co-founder, Corey Hazama are renowned experts and leaders in pelvic floor PT.
The skilled physical therapists at Beyond Basics receive extensive training to qualify them to be the world’s leaders in pelvic floor rehabilitation. All of our therapists have been carefully selected to work at Beyond Basics because they possess the right expertise, kindness, and empathy to allow them to excel at our practice. Our therapists have completed hundreds of additional hours outside of their doctorates both internally and externally through institutes such as Herman and Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association, to help hone their practice and provide exceptional treatment efficiently and compassionately. In addition to being the world’s first and foremost experts in pelvic floor dysfunction, our individual therapists have cultivated additional skills unique to their own personal interests. Read more about each one of our therapists here.
