Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy – {M}otherhood Matters Wellness

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"While 83% of the 600+ women surveyed reported at least one pelvic health symptom, 75% reported 2 or more symptoms, and 66% reported 3 or more. The average number of reported symptoms was 5."

According to the 2024 Origin Pelvic Health Study

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What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapists are experts in human anatomy, the way the body is designed to move and how to facilitate optimal functioning. Your pelvic floor is a complex set of skeletal muscles, which are responsible for supporting your pelvic organs, controlling bowel and bladder function, stabilizing the lumbar spine and pelvis, enhancing sexual function, and aiding in circulation.

How can Pelvic Floor PT help during pregnancy?

Not only can pelvic floor PT treat or prevent pain during pregnancy, training your pelvic floor to withstand the bodily changes during pregnancy can enhance your movement and function capabilities during pregnancy and aid in postpartum recovery.

Pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy can also improve your birth experience by training your pelvic floor to relax and coordinate with your breath during labor and delivery.

Pelvic Floor PT with Tess

Tess specializes in treating women during pregnancy, postpartum and throughout motherhood. Growing, birthing and caring for a baby causes a lot of change in a woman’s body. Tess helps empower you by your birth experience and feel your best!

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help if you’re experiencing any of the following:

Pelvic, SI joint or low back pain
Pelvic “heaviness” or pressure
Leaking urine with activity, coughing, sneezing, or laughing
Strong urges to rush to the bathroom
Frequent urination (2 hours between bathroom breaks)
Constipation
Vulvar pain
Pain with sex, annual exams, or tampon use
Diastasis Recti (gap in the abdominal muscles)
Cesarean scar tightness, adhesions, or pain
Upper or mid-back, shoulder blade or rib cage pain
Forward, rounded posture related to childcare or breastfeeding

All pricing is conveniently located on the schedule page under each individual service.

"My 9 year old son was very nervous for his first adjustment. His neck and back had been bugging him off and on and I finally convinced him to see Dr. Jake. Our appointment together went great! Afterwards his biggest complaint was his cheeks hurting from smiling/laughing so much, because he felt so good!"

“I had just a great experience for my first time attending a prenatal yoga class! I felt comfortable, the instructor continually informed me about why certain positions were good, where I should be feeling certain stretches, ways to modify movements. It was really educational and helped me feel comfortable! During the last portion (the affirmations), I felt so cared for; There were pillows to make laying on my side comfortable, and when she noticed I was holding my stomach (something I forget needs support now), the instructor seamlessly got a wedge pillow for me, without skipping a beat (and I immediately went home and bought one of them for myself).”

“My family LOVES Dr. Sara! She doesn’t adjust us generically, but instead, treats each one of us as an individual, adjusting us as each of our bodies needs."

"My Chiro appt with Dr Sara was wonderful. I am 33 weeks pregnant. I felt good throughout and after my adjustment. She took time to focus on my concern area, which was my wrist with recent developed carpal tunnel symptoms. It was a great experience."

"My autistic son has been working with Dr. Jake for a few months, and making incredible progress. The other day he randomly walked up and gave me a hug. This is something he has never done, in 15 years of life! When asked why he did that he just said, "I don't know, just wanted to." <3

“Sara is the best!! Instead of just cracking your neck and sending you on your way, she works with you on how to correct what causes your pain. She’s the best chiro in the Quad Cities!!”

"My appointment with Dr. Marie was awesome! She is empathetic and thorough. I felt wonderful leaving her office. I look forward to my appointments."

"It was wonderful. Susan was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything. Felt great when I left and I loved having some take-home exercises and activities that will be useful to me as a prepare for and during labor."

"Amazing as always! So thankful I found motherhood matters to help support love and encourage me through the entire prenatal and postnatal transition!"

"My son suffered from ear infections early in life, and ended up taking many visits to the MD. After just one visit he was clear for just over a year! Had some issues a week ago, went in for a visit with Dr. Jake and he is back to 100% again. Extremely happy! See you in a year!" 🙂

"My massage with Kim was fantastic. Kim has great energy and I really enjoyed the experience. She was relate-able and fun to chat with, knowing I could have had a quiet relaxing session had I preferred. I felt great. Kim also took time to focus on my wrist area as well, which was appreciated. The pain has been better over the past two night."

"My appointment was fabulous! Sara always listens to my concerns and then acts accordingly. She was able to adjust my rib and I feel like a new woman! She is always so supportive and makes you feel empowered as a mama. I'm grateful I found Motherhood Matters when I needed it."

"Amber is Awesome!!! She is friendly, outgoing and passionate about helping people!! She makes me feel comfortable and does an assessment of my needs at each session. She is able to relieve my tension and problem areas and makes me feel Amazing!! I would recommend her to anyone!!!"

"Amber is amazing! I have been using her for massage therapy for years and would not think of using anyone else. She does a fabulous job attending to your needs, whether it’s focusing on a few specific areas or a full body massage to alleviate stress. Amber is professional and makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. Do not hesitate to give her a try!"

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