Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy

All too often, women are given the “all clear” at their 6 week check up, but have no idea what is or is not safe to do next. That’s where we come in! Healing after birth shouldn’t be a guessing game. You deserve a postpartum pelvic floor check up that guides you through how to move, live, and get strong again so you can get back to all the workouts and activities you love again.

A 6-week check up from your birthing provider is just not enough. During pelvic floor therapy, we will examine you from head to toe, ensuring that each area of concern is addressed, with a focus on the core, pelvic floor, back, and hips. Pelvic PT sessions are designed to give you the confidence and the tools to heal properly and safely return to the Colorado activities you love.

Even if you didn’t receive pelvic floor care in those first few months of postpartum, we got you. You can still see improvements in your body, 5, 10, 20+ years after your childbirth. It is never too late!

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We love helping postpartum moms recover, because we have been there too. We know what its like to feel weak, scared to move, and just unsure how to get back into working out again.

Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy for Postpartum Moms

  • Strengthening of Core and Diastasis Recti: Your core involves not only your abs but also your pelvic floor! We also do checks for diastasis recti or the separation of the abdominal muscles

  • Eliminate Bladder Leakage and Bowel Issues: We understand how important it is to stay dry with movement and not having to worry about always finding a restroom.

  • Relief of Pelvic Girdle Pain: We provide treatment to reduce joint pain with moving, lifting, and exercise.

  • Return to Pain-Free Intimacy: We make sure your pelvic floor muscles are healed, flexible, and strong for when you are ready for that connection with your partner.

  • C-Section Scar Therapy: We ensure your scar is healing well, moves easily without pain, and no longer feels sensitive to the touch.

  • Get Back to Activities You Love: We want to see you at your best, whether that is returning to running, biking, hiking, skiing, or lifting and our therapists can guide you as you return to your favorite activities postpartum.

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Common Postpartum Conditions Treated

  • Diastasis Recti Healing

  • C-Section Scar Treatment

  • Bladder Leakage or Incontinence

  • Bowel Issues like Constipation or Incontinence

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Pelvic Pain in Pelvic Floor Muscles

  • Pelvic Girdle Pain

  • SI Joint Pain

  • Tailbone Pain or Coccyx Pain

  • Back Pain or Neck Pain

  • Pain with Intimacy

  • Clogged Duct or Mastitis Pain Relief

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Pelvic Floor Therapy with us is always tailored to your specific needs.

When you book a visit here at Movement Physio & Wellness, trust that we will make sure we understand what problems and goals are the most important to you and give you specific treatment and exercises that are best for you.

Each visit we will progress your treatment as your symptoms improve and you get stronger — we promise you won’t be doing Kegels and stretches every visit.

Every postpartum mom has different goals and presents with different symptoms, which is exactly why there are no cookie-cutter approaches here. Reassessments take place at every session, and your goals always serve as the anchor for all treatment decisions.

We understand that pelvic floor therapy can feel intimidating and overwhelming, and we want to assure you that your comfort is our top priority. We’ve helped thousands of people get back to the activities they love, and we look forward to helping you do the same.

Here is what you can expect during your visits:

  • The first visit will be a full body physical therapy evaluation to make sure we know exactly where your pain/issues are coming from, not just the pelvic floor.

  • We create a plan on the first visit, so you know what our treatment will look like, and make sure you are on board and agree to be a part of your care with us.

  • We constantly reassess how you are responding at each visit to make sure we are making progress and adjust as needed.

  • Your goals are our goals. You will work with pelvic therapists who understand the demands of being a mother, how your postpartum body recovers, and encourage and coach you to get back to doing the workouts and activities you love.

What Our Patients Have to Say…

  • “I am so happy I found Movement Physio and Wellness! A friend recommended I come here after her own positive experience, and I cannot say enough good things about them. I’ve been working with Alexis, and she is absolutely incredible - so knowledgeable, helpful, and truly dedicated to digging into the core of my issues to help me solve them. Even in just the few sessions we’ve had so far, I’ve already seen real progress. The entire staff is so friendly and welcoming. It’s truly amazing to have a local place that so genuinely supports women, motherhood and our healing journey. It’s such a joy to go there every time. They even offer Pilates sessions where you can bring your baby along, which I found to be such a wonderful, refreshing experience. I highly recommend them to any woman looking for Pelvic Floor PT!”

    —Shira

  • “I’d love to share my experience with Movement Physio & Wellness, especially with Alexis! They specialize in pelvic floor therapy for postpartum moms and overall women’s health, and I’ve truly enjoyed my sessions. Alexis is so understanding, listens closely, and really gets my goals. She built a thoughtful program that not only helps me recover postpartum but sets me up with a strong foundation for strength training and movement long-term. I’m feeling stronger and supported in all the right ways. Highly recommend!”

    —Caroline

  • “I’ve been working with Alexis for a few weeks now and she has been fantastic. She was so informative and collaborative during our initial consultation and evaluation. I felt that she truly understood my goals for recovery after pregnancy and a C-section. Her exercises are custom to me and her humor has made each session fun!”

    —Johanna

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Pelvic floor physical therapy is a speciality physical therapy that is perfect for people who are struggling with conditions related to the pelvis or pelvic floor. Some of these common issues have to do with bladder leakage, bowel issues, or sexual dysfunction related to the muscles of the pelvic floor. We work on eliminating pain, stopping these embarrassing symptoms, and getting you back to activities and goals specific to you.

  • At Movement Physio and Wellness, we help adults struggling with bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. We most typically see women during pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause. We also treat men struggling with pelvic floor problems like pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and constipation. We do not treat pediatrics but will see teenagers on a case by case basis.

  • The people that come to see us for pelvic floor therapy are often dealing with an issue related to the muscles of the pelvic floor. Most often, people struggle with bladder leakage, pelvic pain, bowel issues, and pregnancy/postpartum recovery. You can take this short 10 question quiz HERE to see if you’d be a good candidate to come in for therapy!

  • Prior to your first visit, please fill out your intake form that is emailed to you via our Jane booking system. At your first visit, you can expect to be evaluated and treated in a private room by one of our female pelvic health therapists. We look at how the body moves, especially your hips, back, core, and anything that has to do with your specific pelvic condition. With your consent, the therapists may ask to perform an internal exam to check if the pelvic floor muscles are tight, weak, or painful. Then, we come up with an expert treatment plan in order to meet your specific goals.

  • We are an out-of-network provider, which allows us to provide the highest level of one-on-one care without insurance restrictions. This means longer treatment sessions, a personalized plan designed just for you, and faster results. Many of our patients use HSA/FSA funds or submit for reimbursement through their insurance. We'd be happy to guide you through that process.

  • As pelvic floor therapists, we believe that an important part of our exam process is a pelvic floor muscle exam done via the vaginal canal or rectum. This is one way we can truly feel if the muscles are tight, weak, or painful. Deciding to perform the internal exam is a decision made by YOU and your therapist! Obviously, if you are not ready to have this exam done yet, no worries! Your therapist will explain all the options to you. We always ask for ongoing, informed consent to evaluate your body!

  • In many cases, we are a patient’s second or third pelvic floor therapist they have seen. When someone hasn’t had luck with pelvic therapy in the past, first we want to understand their experience and how they responded to treatment. We also want to understand how invested they were in their own care. We use this information and take a different approach to make sure you are given a new and improved plan to tackle these annoying bladder and bowel issues. We love collaborating with past therapists and other medical providers to make sure YOU are at the center of your care.

  • Getting cleared at your 6 week check up usually means that your tears, scars or incisions are healing well and you are medically cleared. It does not mean your pelvic floor and core is healed. Many women who are cleared at their 6 week check up are usually dealing with pelvic pain, prolapse symptoms, bladder leakage, or back pain that is effecting their every day life. Pelvic PTs check how your tissues respond to stretch, exercise, and strengthening to make sure they can tolerate the force of activities. Even if you have minimal symptoms, it is still good to get a pelvic PT check to make sure you are doing the proper things to reach your postpartum goals.

  • Absolutely! A c-section is major abdominal surgery and pelvic PTs make sure your core muscles and scar are healing properly and you are doing the correct core exercises that are best for getting your abs strong again.

  • No, it is never too late to work on these issues. We even see women who leaked for 20+ years since they had kids and finally get relief after coming to see us.

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