Pelvic Floor Therapy Postpartum & Pregnancy in Queens, NY

For those in Queens who are currently pregnant or have recently given birth, pelvic floor physical therapy can be an essential part of maintaining comfort and wellness during this transitional period. Although each pregnancy is different, many people notice shifts in their body or begin to experience discomfort that wasn’t there before.

We invite residents of Queens to visit us at Beyond Basics, where our experienced pelvic floor therapists provide individualized care based on your body’s specific needs. Whether you’re preparing for delivery or recovering after childbirth, we aim to support you with tailored solutions that help restore comfort and confidence.

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What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Living in Queens and navigating the physical demands of pregnancy or postpartum? Pelvic floor physical therapy might be a valuable part of your wellness journey. This type of therapy can help retrain muscles that have become uncoordinated, bringing relief while enhancing how your body functions.

Pregnancy and postpartum changes often affect the pelvic floor’s muscles, nerves, or tissues. When these structures don’t work in harmony—whether from weakness, tightness, or overuse—it can result in dysfunction that disrupts daily life.

Although we’re located outside Queens, Beyond Basics offers personalized care worth the visit. Our team provides hands-on therapy and targeted exercises to help you feel better and regain function, whether you’re preparing for childbirth or recovering afterward.

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a unique experience for everyone, and some individuals may face discomforts like back pain, hip pain, sciatic pain, or a frequent urge to urinate. Pelvic floor physical therapy can make a significant difference by:

Improving the function of the pelvic floor
Relieving sciatic and lower back pain
Easing SI joint discomfort
Reducing frequent urges to urinate
Providing relief from constipation
Teaching techniques to make labor and delivery smoother

For those in Queens, NY who are not experiencing these symptoms, pelvic floor physical therapy can still play a vital role during pregnancy by:

Enhancing pelvic floor motor control to assist with labor and delivery
Offering guidance on performing perineal massage
Supporting pelvic floor health and easing discomfort during the postpartum period
Offering continuous support and education throughout the pregnancy

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Postpartum

Though it is ideal to begin pelvic floor physical therapy within the first year after giving birth, its benefits extend to individuals at any stage of recovery.

Our experienced physical therapy team offers a range of services, including:

Bladder training to minimize frequent urination
Techniques to eliminate urinary leakage
Treatment for painful scars from C-sections, episiotomies, or perineal tears
Relief for fecal incontinence
Solutions for painful sex
Alleviation of back and hip pain
Management of diastasis rectus abdominis
Enhancement of pelvic mobility

What To Expect

During Your Initial Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Appointment

At Beyond Basics, your initial visit to our physical therapy team will begin with a thorough discussion. We’ll ask you questions about your pregnancy or postpartum experience, allowing us to gain insight into your unique physical concerns and tailor our approach to suit your specific needs.

Once we have gathered this information, we’ll conduct a physical exam, where we perform hands-on evaluations of your external and internal muscles based on your symptoms. This helps us pinpoint the source of your discomfort, with the aim of providing effective relief.

Our physical therapists will use internal manual techniques, focusing on the pelvic area, including the pelvic floor muscles, nerves, and bones such as the coccyx. We prioritize your comfort throughout this process, and you always have the option to decline any treatment without needing to provide any explanation.

Finally, your therapist will recommend exercises that you can perform at home to complement the in-clinic therapy and support your healing process.

During Your Additional Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Appointments

Your pelvic floor physical therapy appointments at Beyond Basics will be scheduled for one hour. In this time, your physical therapist will focus on performing targeted manual therapy, evaluating your progress, addressing any questions or concerns, and offering at-home exercises if necessary.

For many individuals in Queens, NY, relief and improvement in symptoms become evident within 8 weeks (or potentially earlier), allowing you to enjoy the benefits of your treatment in a relatively short period of time.

Beyond Basics Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Queens, NY: We Can Help

At Beyond Basics, we are proud to offer pelvic floor care with sensitivity to the unique needs of each individual in Queens, NY, and surrounding areas. Our biopsychosocial approach ensures that we treat the whole person with care, no matter your sex, race, identity, age, or orientation.

Since 2003, Beyond Basics has been a trusted source of hope and healing. We believe that skilled and compassionate care can restore balance and improve overall health. Founder Amy Stein and co-founder Corey Hazama are leaders in the field, recognized for their expertise in pelvic floor physical therapy.

Our physical therapists undergo rigorous training to qualify as leaders in pelvic floor rehabilitation. We carefully select our therapists based on their qualifications, empathy, and commitment to providing exceptional care. In addition to their doctorates, our therapists have completed advanced training through well-known institutes such as Herman and Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association. Each of our therapists brings a unique set of skills, providing you with the best possible treatment. Learn more about each therapist here.