Support from the inside out.
When most women hear “pelvic floor,” they think of bladder leaks after pregnancy or certain exercises. But there’s so much more to the story — and far too many women are living with symptoms they think are normal, when they’re actually signs of pelvic floor dysfunction.
Maria, our physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist at Team Health Care Clinic wants to help more women understand what’s really going on “down there” — because knowledge is power, and healing starts with awareness.
Let’s break it down:
What Is the Pelvic Floor?
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that acts like a hammock, supporting your bladder, uterus, and rectum. It plays a crucial role in core stability, sexual function, bowel and bladder control, and even posture.
When these muscles aren’t working properly — whether they’re too tight (hypertonic) or too weak (hypotonic) — your entire system can feel out of balance.
Hypertonic Pelvic Floor (Too Tight)
Surprised? Most people assume a weak pelvic floor is the only problem. But for many women, the real issue is tightness — muscles that are holding tension and not relaxing when they should.
Common symptoms of a hypertonic pelvic floor:
Pelvic pain or pressure
Pain during intimacy
Trouble emptying your bladder
Feeling like you “can’t relax” your core
Constipation or straining
Urgency — needing to go, all the time
These muscles are often overworking, compensating for instability somewhere else. And just like any overworked muscle, they get fatigued, inflamed, and angry.
Hypotonic Pelvic Floor (Too Weak)
On the flip side, a weakened pelvic floor can’t provide the support your body needs.
Common symptoms of a hypotonic pelvic floor:
Leaking when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or jump
Feeling like something is “falling out” (prolapse)
Low back or hip instability
Poor core strength
Difficulty holding in gas or stool
So… What Should You Do?
Pelvic floor issues are common — but they’re not normal. And you shouldn’t have to figure this out on your own.
At Team Health Care Clinic, we offer one-on-one, judgment-free pelvic floor therapy. No awkward conversations. No cookie-cutter routines. Just real answers and real help from someone who gets it — because I’m a woman too, and I’ve heard it all.
Whether you’ve had kids or not, whether you’re dealing with pain or prevention, your pelvic floor matters. And I’m here to help you strengthen it, relax it, and restore balance.
This Women’s Health Month, Let’s Stop Normalizing Symptoms
Being a woman is a gift. Your body is strong, resilient, and worth caring for — not just when something goes wrong, but every day. If your pelvic floor has been trying to get your attention, now is the time to listen.
Let’s take that first step together. Call us at 763-323-1492 or schedule an appointment online.
You don’t have to just live with it.
Let’s get you back to feeling strong, stable, and in control — from the inside out.
