Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Accessible To Queens

There is no standard length of time associated with the performance of effective pelvic floor physical therapy as a wide range of factors go into the development of a treatment regimen. A patient will participate in an initial consultation to discuss their condition and how long they have been suffering from the symptoms, additional internal bodily systems that may be affected as a result, as well as any injuries or restrictions that might rule out certain treatment options.
The more complex the condition, the more complicated and, perhaps lengthy, the treatment regimen established for the patient by one of our physical therapists. As an example, a patient suffering from pain symptoms for the last two years with a hip labral tear and herniated disc along with pelvic discomfort who works in a stressful daily job and has a poor diet may need a more comprehensive treatment plan than a patient with pain and discomfort in the coccyx due to a recent fall without other debilitating health concerns.

There are two Beyond Basics offices in Manhattan.our Midtown office at 110 E 42nd Street, just three miles from the exit ramp of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel.

Our physical therapists at Beyond Basics are trained in the complexities and nuances of the musculoskeletal system, comprising the joints, muscles, and bones of the body and how that system works with the many other internal bodily systems encompassing the nerves, arteries, and organs. We use a variety of techniques and procedures designed to identify the issues that are contributing to reduced functionality in the pelvic floor.
The objective of physical therapy is to eliminate pain and restore proper function. This is accomplished by targeting your positioning and posture. Your physical therapist will introduce you to a series of relaxation techniques, create an effective home exercise regimen to continue practicing after you leave the office, discuss suitable pain management solutions, while also offering educational information on pain science, nutrition, bowel, bladder, and sexual health, among other things.

Any activities that place increased stress on the pelvic floor should be avoided. You don’t want to worsen what is already a potentially damaging condition. While the purpose of performing pelvic exercises is to gradually increase strength, endurance, and flexibility of the muscle group in this region, you don’t want to injure or otherwise hinder your progress. Any activity that results in pain, discomfort, uncontrolled bladder leaks, or causes you to hold your breath for any reason should be stopped immediately. Do not overexert yourself to the point of compensating or losing form in the way you stand or walk. This will only aggravate your pelvic floor.

We prefer to use the term “manual therapy” over the word “massage” because here at Beyond Basics, our physical therapists practice soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release, or myofascial release techniques to gently manipulate the muscle group in the pelvic floor. All muscles require proper blood flow in order to function properly and this is achieved by manual manipulation of the muscles to decrease myofascial restrictions and spasms. Since these muscles are located inside the body, manual therapy techniques will typically require internal vaginal or internal rectal manipulations. These muscles surround the urethra, bladder, anorectal and genital areas and when there is a limitation or some other type of restriction in the pelvic floor, it can lead to dysfunction in the bladder or bowel, sexual dysfunction, and abdomino-pelvic pain.

There is no “one size fits all” approach when it comes to pelvic floor therapy. Every patient who comes to our office has a different condition with specific unique symptoms. Therefore, the therapy regimen developed for one patient may be drastically different than a treatment plan devised for another. Our physical therapists tailor a therapy treatment option that targets the complexities of each patient’s condition and symptoms to find the most effective method for eliminating pain and dysfunction. Since every treatment plan varies, so too does the cost of that therapy.

The majority of the leading health insurance providers will offer coverage for pelvic floor therapy.We accept many forms of out of network insurance. Our billing department will contact your insurance directly to bill for payment. It is suggested that you review your health insurance policy to get a clear understanding of the limits of your coverage. In the event you are unsure if your policy covers our services, our billing department is more than happy to answer any questions.