Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Symptoms Include
A sensation of heaviness or pressure in the vagina or rectum
A visible or palpable bulge, sometimes worse by the end of the day or with lifting
Urinary or bowel changes including leaking, incomplete emptying, or splinting to empty
Low-back or pelvic discomfort, or a feeling that things aren’t supported
Symptoms that flare with heavy lifting, long standing, or high-impact activity
What Treatment Can Look Like
Pelvic floor strengthening, deep-core integration, posture and body-mechanics training, education on how to move and lift safely, and graded activity that builds strength progressively, so you can reduce symptoms and get back to what you love without fear of "making it worse."
Symptoms Include
A sensation of heaviness or pressure in the vagina or rectum
A visible or palpable bulge, sometimes worse by the end of the day or with lifting
Urinary or bowel changes including leaking, incomplete emptying, or splinting to empty
Low-back or pelvic discomfort, or a feeling that things aren’t supported
Symptoms that flare with heavy lifting, long standing, or high-impact activity
What Treatment Can Look Like
Pelvic floor strengthening, deep-core integration, posture and body-mechanics training, education on how to move and lift safely, and graded activity that builds strength progressively, so you can reduce symptoms and get back to what you love without fear of "making it worse."
MORE FOR YOU TO READ
The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Prolapse means one or more pelvic organs have lost some of their support and shifted downward. The pelvic floor is the muscular hammock providing much of that support, which is why training it is a genuinely effective, first-line, non-surgical treatment. Pelvic floor muscle training is well supported by high-quality research (including randomized trials) for reducing prolapse symptoms and their impact on daily life, often enough to delay or avoid surgery, and valuable alongside a pessary or procedure if you choose one.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps
We build support from the ground up: strengthening the pelvic floor, coordinating it with your breath and deep core so pressure is managed instead of dumped downward, and teaching lifting and daily mechanics that protect your system. Just as importantly, we replace fear with a plan - graded, progressive loading that shows your body it can handle more over time, so "safe movement" doesn’t mean "no movement." Many people significantly reduce their symptoms and return to lifting and impact they thought were off the table.
When to Begin
As soon as you notice heaviness or a bulge, early strengthening tends to give the best results and can keep symptoms from progressing. It’s also never too late: prolapse is common, treatable, and responds to skilled care years down the line.
MORE FOR YOU TO READ
The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Prolapse means one or more pelvic organs have lost some of their support and shifted downward. The pelvic floor is the muscular hammock providing much of that support, which is why training it is a genuinely effective, first-line, non-surgical treatment. Pelvic floor muscle training is well supported by high-quality research (including randomized trials) for reducing prolapse symptoms and their impact on daily life, often enough to delay or avoid surgery, and valuable alongside a pessary or procedure if you choose one.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps
We build support from the ground up: strengthening the pelvic floor, coordinating it with your breath and deep core so pressure is managed instead of dumped downward, and teaching lifting and daily mechanics that protect your system. Just as importantly, we replace fear with a plan - graded, progressive loading that shows your body it can handle more over time, so "safe movement" doesn’t mean "no movement." Many people significantly reduce their symptoms and return to lifting and impact they thought were off the table.
When to Begin
As soon as you notice heaviness or a bulge, early strengthening tends to give the best results and can keep symptoms from progressing. It’s also never too late: prolapse is common, treatable, and responds to skilled care years down the line.
Adrienne Carlson (She/Her)
"dedicated to educating future generations of healthcare professionals"
MS, PT, DPT, Clinical Director
Taylor Kong (She/Her)
"working with pregnant and postpartum athletes returning to activity or sport"
PT, DPT, Educational Lead
Caitlin Capistran Myers (She/Her)
"specialize in manual therapy and visceral mobilization to support natural healing"
PT, DPT
Adrienne Carlson (She/Her)
"dedicated to educating future generations of healthcare professionals"
MS, PT, DPT, Clinical Director
Taylor Kong (She/Her)
"working with pregnant and postpartum athletes returning to activity or sport"
PT, DPT, Educational Lead
Caitlin Capistran Myers (She/Her)
"specialize in manual therapy and visceral mobilization to support natural healing"
PT, DPT
Elvie Howard (She/Her)
"fostering a safe and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community"
MOT, OTR/L
