Pelvic Rehabilitation

Pelvic Rehabilitation

You may have been diagnosed with pudendal neuralgia, vulvodynia, incontinence, constipation, endometriosis, chronic prostatitis, piriformis symptom, or not have a diagnosis at all – we can help! 

Pelvic dysfunction can come in a lot of different varieties and it can affect everyone, regardless of gender or age. It can present as pain in the abdomen and pelvis, which can refer to the hips, low back, buttock, and/or thighs and may often lead to problems with bowel, bladder, or sexual function. 

What does Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Treatment entail?

We’ve put together this information to answer the most common questions we have about your first visit and what actually happens in pelvic health physical therapy treatment.

Common Conditions we treat include:

  • Pudendal Neuralgia
  • Sciatica
  • Levator Ani Syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Vulvodynia
  • Vestibulodynia
  • Clitorodynia
  • Vaginismus
  • Testicular pain
  • Penile pain
  • SIJ pain
  • Pubic Symphysis Pain
  • Coccyx (tailbone) pain
  • Pelvic congestion

I was referred to Nazneen by my doctor in Charlotte, North Carolina for pelvic floor rehabilitation after being diagnosed with vulvodynia.  The combination of physical therapy, patient education, and resource linkage provided by Nazneen gave me the support to stretch and to strengthen my pelvic floor and the skills to continue the practice at home to improve my pain symptoms.

Carrie, 37
  • Increased Urinary Urgency
  • Increased frequency
  • Prostatitis
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Incomplete Emptying
  • Urinary Retention
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Difficulty with Initiation
  • Pain Before, During, and After Urination
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (urethrocele, cystocele)
  • Nocturia (frequent nighttime urination)
  • Interstitial Cystitis or Painful bladder syndrome

In 2014 I was experiencing uncomfortable and sometimes painful urological issues that were increasingly getting worse. My first inclination was to see a urologist, and after doing so, he recommended that I try pelvic floor physical therapy to avoid highly evasive tests that may have been unnecessary.  Shortly after, I found Body Harmony and began physical therapy with Nazneen (Naz) Vasi. For almost two years I was treated for pelvic floor dysfunction as it turned out my pelvis was misaligned and my pelvic floor muscles were so tight that this was causing my internal discomfort and pain. 

Naz and her highly qualified staff transformed my life! I never imagined that I would be 100% better after committing to physical therapy. I am forever grateful for the transformative work that Naz and Roseanne have done to improve my quality of life. It was a bittersweet moment when I learned that I was finished with my sessions as I was thrilled that my health was back on track, but I knew I’d miss all of the physical therapists and staff.

LR, 41
  • Constipation
  • Fecal Urgency
  • Fecal frequency
  • Incomplete defecation
  • Pain with defecation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Rectal Prolapse, Rectocele)

I only have positive things to say about Body Harmony Physical Therapy. From the person on the front desk to my physical therapist, I always was very well treated and respected. I also made great progress in my treatment in a short period of time. I definitely recommend Body Harmony Physical Therapy to anyone who wants to feel better and more comfortable with their bodies.

MR
  • Pain with sex
  • Pain or difficulty with orgasm
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Decreased Arousal
  • MRKH Syndrome
  • Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)

I saw three gynocologists about painful sex, which I suffered from originally becoming sexually active throughout my entire 20s. Finally, the third doctor recommended I see a pelvic floor specialist, and I made an appointment with Nazneen Vasi. From the start, she put me at ease. Her manner is both friendly and straightforward, while exuding competence in her field. I was a patient of hers for three months, and I would absolutely recommend her practice to anyone suffering from pain during intercourse. She not only alleviated my pain problems, she’s helped me gain a more rounded understanding of my body and my muscles. Furthermore, she treated not only the symptoms but also the overall, underlying issue, ensuring that I stay pain free. I could not recommend a physical therapist more highly.

JA

I have had pelvic pain for 11 years.  I was originally diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, a bladder condition.  After dealing with a very strict diet and constant pain for 11 years to control the bladder condition, I thought the pain and frequent urination was what my life was and would continue to be.  I tried a new urologist and he said the bladder condition I originally had usually morphs into a different condition. He said that my condition had morphed into pelvic floor dysfunction. I started seeing the physical therapists at Body Harmony and they changed my life.  I now live in a mostly pain free environment. When I do have pain, I have the tools to control the pain and work it out for myself.  I started seeing them for pelvic floor dysfunction and pain with intercourse. I now have pain free intercourse with my husband whenever I want. It has been years since I have had that freedom in my life. During the time I was in physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, I reinjured my lower back and Nazneen was kind enough to start treating that as well. She took the time to teach me the correct way to use abdominal muscles to stabilize my lower back. I have been doing it wrong for 13 years. She showed me how to take care of my own pressure points and just how to keep my back feeling pain free. I appreciate all the work and time they put into making me whole again!!!

MD, 34