7 Signs You Need Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Don’t Ignore the Signs – Get Connected Care Instead
Searching for pelvic floor physiotherapy in Toronto? The signs are all around you-but do you know what to look for? While no one is paying much attention to their pelvic floor until it goes wrong, it can feel discouraging to see everyone running or lifting in person while you’re sidelined with pain. Or maybe you’re in the gym and on the ice rink, but you still leak when you push hard, always have low back pain, or just haven’t been able to make progress recently. If you’re nodding your head at any of those (or landing in our Scarborough, Toronto, Mississauga, or other GTA clinic with all of them), you’re in the right place.
Axis physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and performance trainers see athletes, weekend warriors, and parents all over the GTA who are ready to get to the root of why they feel “stuck” and keep having the same injuries. Pelvic floor physiotherapy Toronto often holds the answer (or a piece of the puzzle at least). Here’s how to recognize if you’re on the list.
1. You Leak When You Run, Jump, or Lift
Fact: leaking urine isn’t just a “mom thing.” It happens to all sorts of runners, lifters, and team sport athletes-male or female, young or old, at any training level. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t do box jumps, double-unders, or max squats without the potential for leaks, it’s time to take your pelvic floor into consideration.
Why you should care: leaking urine during training means your pelvic floor isn’t working in sync with the rest of your core and hips. This isn’t necessarily about weak pelvic floor muscles but rather having the right timing and tension of these muscles, as well as the rest of your movement pattern. Physiotherapy for the pelvic floor at Axis can help you nail down where the problem is so that you can strengthen that area and feel confident and leak-free when you train.
2. You Have Chronic Hip, Groin, or Low Back Pain
You’ve foam rolled, stretched, and maybe even gone to a chiro or massage. But that “deep ache” in your hip, groin, or lower back keeps creeping back, especially after long runs, heavy squats, or long days at your desk? If you’re nodding along (or curling up in our chairs in Scarborough, Riverdale, Downtown Toronto, Mimico, Mississauga, or Markham), it might be time to find the root cause of the problem (hint: it might be your pelvic floor).
Why you should care: the pelvic floor is an integral part of your core stability system. If it’s not working properly, the rest of your body will likely overcompensate and that’s when you start to feel the pain and injuries come back time and time again. Rather than treat the pain in isolation, we’ll help you find the actual reason for your pain.
3. Core Weakness or “Disconnected” Feeling
Pelvic floor physiotherapy sounds like it should only be for women with urinary leaks, but it can be helpful for everyone. Have you ever had the feeling that your core just isn’t firing the way it used to? You’re struggling through planks, can’t generate power for your lifts or sprints, or generally feel a bit unstable during sports or other physical activities? That “disconnected” feeling can often be a big flag for your pelvic floor not being in tune with the rest of your core, including your abs, back, and hips.
Why you should care: as a major stabilizing system in your body, the pelvic floor acts with your abs, back, and hips to keep you steady and strong when you move. If one area isn’t working in sync with the rest, it can slow you down (and hurt).
4. Difficulty Returning to Sport After Pregnancy or Injury
Going back to running, lifting, and team sports can be hard after pregnancy or an injury. If you’re still struggling with pain, leaking, or just don’t “feel ready” to jump back into your usual activity or sport, your pelvic floor should be at the top of your list.
Why you should care: whether you’ve recently had a baby or suffered an injury, pelvic floor function can take a hit. At Axis, we work with athletes to build an individualized, step-by-step rehab plan to get you safely and fully back to sport without missing key steps (and injury to the pelvic floor again).
5. Training Plateau
You’re doing everything “right” but your performance and training just seem to have hit a plateau. It could be a lingering injury, a strength ceiling, lack of power or speed you just can’t crack, or feeling a bit “off” in your body when you move. If your problem doesn’t seem to be localized to one specific area, the issue may not be where you feel it.
Why you should care: dysfunction in the pelvic floor can be limiting your strength, speed, and endurance (to name a few). The good news is that addressing the root cause can help you improve in the long-term.
6. Pain or Discomfort During Everyday Activities
Pelvic floor dysfunction can be seen in athletes and non-athletes alike, especially if you have pain or discomfort while sitting, standing, or even doing your daily tasks. Some of the symptoms include pelvic pain or pressure and a heavy sensation or feeling full in your lower abdomen or pelvic area.
Why you should care: these symptoms are nothing to ignore and will likely lead to more significant issues in the future if left unaddressed. Getting help sooner rather than later with pelvic floor physiotherapy can get you back on your feet, moving, and enjoying your work and life without pain.
7. You Want to Prevent Future Injuries and Move for Life
You may not be in pain now but preventing future injuries is your top goal. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a great place to start for anyone who wants to continue to train, play, and live pain-free for years to come.
Why you should care: here at Axis, we care about long-term movement health. We help athletes with an integrated plan that supports treatment and recovery but also education and performance training to keep you strong, resilient, and injury-free.
Real-Life Success Story: The Weekend Warrior Who Couldn’t Progress
Meet Mike: a weekend hockey player from Mississauga. Mike would often tweak his groin and felt a bit unstable on the ice no matter how much he stretched or strengthened his legs. After an assessment at Axis, his core and pelvic floor were assessed and it turned out that these two areas weren’t firing together properly. With targeted therapy and movement retraining, Mike was able to play hockey pain-free again and even found that he had more power in his stride than ever before!
Why Choose Axis Therapy & Performance for Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Toronto, Scarborough, Markham, Mississauga, or GTA?
Physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, and performance training – all under one roof, across the GTA.
Expert, Human Therapists
Every Axis therapist has gone through a three-month in-house training program. We pride ourselves on giving you the same level of care, quality, and experience at each and every location.
Performance-Driven, Not “Cookie-Cutter”
We build a plan that’s individualized to your goals, sport, and lifestyle (instead of a standard plan).
Collaborative, Empowering
We work with you and help you to learn how to read your body, know what needs more attention, and how to prevent injuries in the future.
Long-Term Focus
We want you to keep moving and not just return for injuries.
Don’t let pelvic floor issues hold you back – get the help you need. Find out how pelvic floor physiotherapy in Toronto can help you today!
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