Better Bowel, Bladder & Pelvic Floor Function
Pelvic Floor Care for Everyday Function
At Connect NW Physical Therapy & Wellness, we believe that bowel and bladder health is a vital part of your overall well-being—and that you deserve to feel confident and in control of your body.
While these symptoms are common, they are not something you have to live with. With the right support, healing and improvement are absolutely possible.
Common Bowel & Bladder Conditions
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help with a wide range of symptoms related to bowel and bladder function, including:
BLADDER SYMPTOMS
● Leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise (stress incontinence)
● Urgent, frequent urination or trouble making it to the bathroom in time (urge incontinence)
● Nighttime urination
● Difficulty starting your stream or feeling like you can’t fully empty
● Pain or pressure with urination
BOWEL SYMPTOMS
● Constipation or difficulty emptying
● Straining or incomplete bowel movements
● Leaking stool or staining (fecal incontinence)
● Pain with bowel movements
● Abdominal bloating or discomfort related to bowel function
How Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Help
We use a combination of evidence-based and specialized techniques to help restore healthy function. Your plan of care may include:
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Visceral mobilization is a gentle, advanced manual therapy technique that supports the natural movement and mobility of your internal organs—such as the bladder, intestines, and rectum. By working with your body’s connective tissue and nervous system, this approach helps restore balance and coordination in the areas that support bowel and bladder function. It can reduce discomfort, improve organ mobility, and support overall pelvic health.
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We use gentle, hands-on techniques to improve how your pelvic floor muscles function. This may include releasing tension and restoring flexibility if the muscles are tight or overactive, or activating and strengthening muscles that are underactive. Our goal is to help your pelvic floor work in better coordination with the rest of your body—reducing symptoms and improving overall function.
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We use research-supported strategies to help normalize your body’s natural rhythms and patterns, guiding you in developing healthy, sustainable routines around bathroom habits.
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We’ll help you identify how habits around hydration, nutrition, stress, movement, and positioning may be influencing your symptoms—and give you practical tools to support your daily life.
Collaborative, Whole-Person Care:
Bowel and bladder health involves the whole body, so we take a connected, team-based approach. We coordinate with trusted providers to ensure care is respectful, patient-centered, and focused on what you need to thrive.
Let’s Work Together
We understand that talking about these symptoms may feel vulnerable—but we’re here to listen without judgment and help you get back to living fully. If you're dealing with bowel or bladder concerns, pelvic physical therapy can be a powerful step toward relief. Reach out to schedule an appointment or ask questions—we’re ready to support you.