Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Bladder & Urinary Incontinence in Downtown, NY

Discomfort related to bladder or urethral dysfunction often stems from issues with the surrounding nerves, tissues, or pelvic muscles. At our Downtown, NY office, pelvic floor physical therapy offers a proven path toward restoring normal function and relieving symptoms such as urinary urgency, difficulty emptying the bladder, and several other challenges that interfere with your quality of life.

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What is Healthy Bladder Function?

A healthy bladder typically demonstrates the following patterns:

Urinating six to eight times throughout a 24-hour span
Each urination lasting more than 8 seconds
Beginning urination is a simple process
The sensation of needing to urinate disappears after using the restroom
People under 60 may only need to urinate once during the night, whereas individuals over 60 or pregnant women may need to urinate twice at night

Symptoms of Bladder Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence

Several key signs and symptoms may point to bladder problems, including:

Pain around the bladder or urethra, either generally or when urinating
Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising
Leakage on the way to the restroom
A frequent, intense urge to urinate even with a nearly empty bladder
Urinating more often than necessary
A weak or slow urine stream
A strong urge to urinate post-exercise
The sudden need to urinate during or after sexual activity, sometimes accompanied by urine leakage during orgasm

If any of these symptoms apply to you, you may be experiencing bladder or urinary issues. It’s a good idea to seek advice from a medical professional.

What Causes Bladder Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence?

Bladder dysfunction and urinary incontinence can arise from a variety of factors. Some common causes include:

Recurring urinary tract infections
Recurring yeast infections
Menopause
Childbirth and breastfeeding
Medications, including hormonal suppressive medications
Surgery and various traumas to the body
Constipation
Bloating
Biomechanical issues, such as hip dysfunction
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Pelvic organ prolapse

What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Bladder and Urinary Incontinence?

At our Downtown, NY location, pelvic floor physical therapy offers effective support for bladder control and urinary incontinence by helping the pelvic muscles perform at their best. Therapists use a combination of internal and external manual techniques to target tension in the surrounding tissues and improve overall bladder function.

To complement your therapy, we also provide a set of tailored at-home exercises designed to retrain your body, encourage muscle flexibility, and continue mobilizing the pelvic floor structures outside of your sessions.

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Benefits of Working with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Relieve pain and discomfort
Release tightness from muscles, particularly those around the bladder
Enhance mobility and function with hands-on treatments and personalized home exercises
Restore the balance of your pelvic floor muscles’ length-tension relationship
Improve circulation to foster faster healing
Support optimal overall body performance

What To Expect

During Your Initial Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Appointment

When you come in for your first visit to Beyond Basics in Downtown, NY, we’ll begin by discussing your symptoms in depth, ensuring that we understand the underlying issues you’re facing. This will help us provide the most accurate care. Afterward, a hands-on physical exam will be performed, which may involve assessing both external and internal muscles to pinpoint the source of your pain and discomfort.

Internal manual techniques are then applied to the pelvic region, targeting the pelvic floor muscles, nerves, and bones for optimal relief. We aim to make you as comfortable as possible throughout the process. At any point, you can opt out of any treatment without needing to provide an explanation. Your therapist will also offer a set of custom exercises to do at home, designed specifically to improve urinary function and alleviate pain.

During Your Additional Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Appointments

Each pelvic floor physical therapy session is scheduled for one hour. In this time, your therapist will engage in manual therapy, assess your progress, address any inquiries, and, when appropriate, assign specific exercises for you to do at home. Typically, individuals start to notice improvements in their symptoms within 8 weeks, with some experiencing relief even earlier.

Beyond Basics Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: We Can Help

At Beyond Basics, located in Downtown, NY, we are committed to treating pelvic floor concerns with a high level of sensitivity to each individual’s unique needs. Our treatment approach incorporates a holistic, biopsychosocial perspective that respects and acknowledges every person’s distinct experiences—irrespective of sex, race, gender identity, age, or orientation. We treat the whole person, offering care that is as comprehensive as it is compassionate.

Since its establishment in 2003, Beyond Basics has been a trusted sanctuary for healing and hope. We firmly believe that skilled, empathetic treatment has the power to restore balance and harmony to your body. Our founder, Amy Stein, along with co-founder Corey Hazama, are celebrated leaders and experts in pelvic floor physical therapy, earning recognition for their pioneering work in the field.

The physical therapists at Beyond Basics are not only highly trained but also regarded as some of the best in the world when it comes to pelvic floor rehabilitation. Every member of our team has been carefully chosen for their expertise, their kindness, and their empathy. They undergo extensive additional training, including hundreds of hours outside their doctoral studies through institutions such as Herman and Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association, ensuring they can provide the most efficient, effective, and compassionate care. Beyond their status as leaders in pelvic floor dysfunction, each therapist has cultivated unique personal specialties that enhance their ability to offer individualized care. Read more about our skilled therapists here.